Activities, Training & Support Across Essex
Discover new opportunities for community organisations, sports clubs, volunteers, families and young people across Basildon, Brentwood and the wider Essex area.
Resilience+ launches 1 September 2026
Active Essex's new Resilience+ programme is designed to help organisations delivering sport and physical activity become stronger, more sustainable and better prepared for the future.
Applications Open
Who can apply?
Any organisation that regularly delivers sport or physical activity
as part of its work.
An Expression of Interest form will be available on the Active Essex website from 1 September 2026. Applications will be reviewed and organisations will then be contacted with the outcome.
Visit Active EssexUpcoming Training Opportunities
Training from the Active Essex Foundation for clubs, coaches, volunteers and community organisations.
Suicide First Aid
Preventing Radicalisation
CBT: Putting the Principles into Practice to Support Young People
PEDs Eating Disorder Training
South West Essex Community Workshops
Upcoming Your Essex workshops for organisations and community groups.
Asset Based Community Development (ABCD)
15 October 2026 · All day
King George's Playing Fields
Small Grants Funding Workshop
10 December 2026 · Morning
Basildon Sporting Village
Safeguarding Workshop
26 January 2027 · Evening
Basildon Council
Collaboration, Leading System Change & Place-Based Working
9 February 2027 · All day
Bartlett Park, Wickford Town FC
Further details and booking information will be publicised by Active Essex.
Cycling Activities
Essex Pedal Power Basildon
Free cycling activities across Basildon, including rides, inclusive cycling and bike support.
For more information email BasildonEPP@theaws.org.
Holiday BikeKlubz – Brentwood
Trailnet's Holiday BikeKlubz offers fun cycling sessions for children aged 8–15, helping young people build confidence and improve their bike skills with qualified instructors.
Find Out MoreUpcoming Free & Low-Cost Family Activities
Brentwood Family Fun Day
Activities, stalls, face painting and family entertainment.
Punch & Judy on Crown Street
Traditional family entertainment in Brentwood town centre.
Much More This Summer
Everyone Active's summer programme includes:
Only £2 per session.
Free Summer of SEND
Free holiday club spaces are available for children and young people with SEND. These inclusive sessions provide tailored activities for children and young people with additional needs, while also offering valuable support to families during the school holidays.
Find SEND ActivitiesFind Your Active
Looking for sports clubs, group classes, wellbeing activities or SEND sessions near you? Use the Active Essex Activity Finder to search by location and activity. Community organisations can also submit their own sessions to be included.