SOCF Membership
Listed below are details of all the organisations and groups that are currently members of SOCF. We also offer individual membership for local residents, but these personal details will not be shown on this website. If you wish to become a member, you can contact us through the 'Contact Us' page. We will then send you information about joining SOCF and all the benefits of becoming a member.to the bottom of the page for information about becoming a member and the benefits you could enjoy.
Please be aware that The Forum takes no responsibility for the content of external websites and links are solely provided for your convenience. If any of your group or organisation's details are incorrect, please let us know via this link contact us.
Charitable and Community Organisations
Cats Protection (Thurrock and District Branch) Website
"We are a small team, only eight strong at present, who are dedicated to ensuring the welfare, or happiness as us softies like to call it, of cats in the Thurrock area. We catch stray cats, neuter them, rehome them and look after them."
ngage
Telephone: 01375 389893
Email: info@ngagethurrock.org.uk
Second Generation (Thurrock Re-Use Project)
Telephone: 01375 846702
Email: TRUP@btconnect.com
South Ockendon Neighbourhood Engagement Team
South Ockendon Residents' Association
The Bridge Residents' Association
Thurrock Over Fifties Forum (TOFF)
Telephone: 01375 387230
Thurrock Play Network 
Website
"Thurrock Play Network is a registered charity that gives independent Advice, Support & Resources for Play & Recreation in the community."
Telephone: 01375 389876
Churches, religious and spiritual groups
All Saints Parish Church
"A Church of England Parish Church providing spiritual, pastoral and practical support facilities to South Ockendon."
Telephone: 01708 853246
Belhus Park Chapel
Healing Touch
This group meet at The Forum every Monday evening from 7.30pm until 9.45pm.
Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church
Telephone: 01708 853130 Fax: 01708 670590
Email: aveley@dioceseofbrentwood.org
St Nicholas Church Website
Schools & Pre-Schools
Beacon Hill School Website
"Achievement has no boundaries. A Specialist College for Sensory & Physical Needs."
Telephone: 01708 852006
Email: admin@beaconhill.thurrock.sch.uk
Benyon Primary School Website
Telephone: 01708 853200
Email: admin@benyonprimary.thurrock.sch.uk
Bonnygate Primary School Website
Telephone: 01708 853316
Email: admin@bonnygateprimary.thurrock.sch.uk
Dilkes Primary School Website
Telephone: 01708 852128
Email: admin@dilkesprimary.thurrock.sch.uk
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Website
Telephone: 01708 853000
Email: admin@holycrossprimary.thurrock.sch.uk
Shaw Primary School Website
Telephone: 01708 852367
Email: admin@shawprimary.thurrock.sch.uk
Somers Heath Primary School Website
Telephone: 01708 853397
Email: admin@somersheath.thurrock.scho.uk
Surestart - Where Kids Come First Website
Surestart is a founder member of SOCF.
Established in 1993 its currently housed in the Compass Childrens Centre in Afton Drive.
It operates a full day care facility for 0 - 12 years and its Ofsted reports are available on line.
Telephone/Fax: 01708 670011
Email: surestart1@aol.com
The Ockendon School Website
Telephone: 01708 851661
Email: office@ockendon.thurrock.sch.uk
Social and Activity Groups
Belhus Park Scout Group
"We aim to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals. Also to be responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities led by an adult leadership team."
Telephone: 01708 866063
Grays Thurrock Model Boat Club
The club meet on Sundays in Belhus Country Park at the main public lake, usually from 9.00am until 4.00pm, although soon after midday some have retired to the park cafe for tea and cakes. All types of boats can be used with the exception of i/c models.
Forty Plus Club
South Ockendon District Horticultural & Allotment Society
Email: moodyjohn@hotmail.com
South Ockendon Over 60s Club
Thurrock Operatic Society Website
"Thurrock Operatic Society, or TOPS as the association is more affectionately known, is a long-standing, highly regarded and lively Amateur Dramatic organisation, and as such has almost 50 performing members. Our aim is to provide a friendly atmosphere in which members of the community can socialise and have refreshments. Also we have one or two outings a year and a Christmas party. Our club is open to all ages."
Telephone: 01375 380167
TOP Club
This is a friendly, social group that meet at The Forum every Tuesday afternoon from 1.30pm until 4.00pm. They like nothing better than making lots of noise, playing bingo and having a good old chinwag. Anyone welcome, just pop in.
Young at Heart Walking Group
West Road Allotment Association
Email: chelmerchris2000@yahoo.co.uk
Sports Groups
Grangewaters Outdoor Education Centre 
Website
"Grangewater has provided outdoor activities for schools and groups for over 30 years. Outdoor education is key to the learning outside of the classroom ethos and the Grangewaters site in South Ockendon continues to provide and develop this outdoor provision including: multi activity days, corporate events, year long development, programmes for challenged or gifted and talent people."
Telephone: 01708 855228
Email: grangewaters@thurrock.gov.uk
South Ockendon Bowls Club
"A Bowls club for South Ockendon residents."
For further information click on the following link:
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Telephone: 01268 766599
Email: lesleybooth21@btinternet.com
Thames Rugby Football Club
Support Groups
Age Concern Thurrock 
Website
"Age Concern Thurrock aims to improve the lives of older people with advice, information and projects and so make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience."
There is a help desk at The Forum every Friday from 10.00am to 12.00pm (no need to make an appointment, just pop in).
Telephone: 01375 389872/3
Email: ageconcernthurrock@tiscali.co.uk
Alzheimer's Society, Thurrock Branch 
Website
"The group aims to provide care and support for people with early onset dementia and full blown Alzheimers. Bereavement support and support in claiming attendant allowance as well as visiting and supporting people in their own homes."
Telephone: 01375 413910
Email: nkenlin@thurrock.gov.uk
Basildon & Thurrock Epilepsy Association
"We are support group for people and their families who have epilepsy. We hold events to raise awareness of epilepsy, distribute leaflets and fund raise. We provide a newsletter also available in e-mail and hold meetings and different events, ie bingo night, Christmas meals and guest speakers."
Telephone: 01708 853602
Basildon & Thurrock Independent Advocacy Service (BATIAS) Website
"Independent support and advice for people with learning disabilities in South Essex."
BATIAS meet at The Forum twice a week - on Tuesdays for the over the over 60s from 10.30am to 12.30pm and on Thursdays for adults from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
Telephone: 01375 389869
Community Mums & Dads
"Community mums and dads offers a parent to parent monthly home visiting programme, parents groups, basic skills support and breastfeeding support from our base at the Community Corner in Derwent Parade."
Telephone: 01375 858512 or 01708 855639
Fax: 01375 858513
Email: communitymothers@btconnect.com
Disability Information & Advice Line (DIAL) - Basildon & South Essex Website
"Purpose: To promote the health, equality and independence of disabled people in South Essex and surrounding areas by the provision of information and advice to assist them in leading active and fulfilling lives."
DIAL has a help desk here at The Forum on Thursdays from 10.00am to 1.00pm. Although it is not necessary to make an appointment, if you need help filling out a form, they do advise that you phone them in advance as these can sometimes take a couple of hours to complete.
Telephone: 0845 4503001/2
Email: dial.basildon@virgin.net
Special Needs Activity Club (SNAC) Website
"We run a programme of activities throughout the year, but mainly in school holiday periods for adults and children (ages 5-40 years+) We also run a weekly youth club. These activities are designed to be accessible to children with special needs but are open to all members, regardless of ability. Our main activities are sports at Grangewaters and some Thurrock Schools, youth club sessions at Treetops School and social events for families. Our membership area is Thurrock and Basildon."
Telephone: 01375 389867
Email: snac2007@googlemail.com
Thurrock Racial Unity Support Taskgroup (TRUST) Website
"TRUST works towards strengthening existing BME organisations and assits new groups, supports initiatives and develops projects. We encourage involvement and participation of all individuals from BME communities. We organise events, seminars, training and information services. TRUST also provides outreach points at various locations and computers at our office. We offer a free meeting room during office hours for up to six people and access to colour printer facilities."
Telephone/Fax: 01375385316
Email: info@thurrock-trust.org.uk