SOS Combatives- Urban Combatives Study Group

We’re committed to shaping a future where our communities feel stronger, safer and more empowered. Our vision is to help people develop the mental, physical and emotional confidence to protect themselves and support those around them.

Through expanded programmes, new partnerships and continued community investment, we’re building a long‑term pathway to safer neighbourhoods - one person, one skill, one conversation at a time.

Join the conversation at www.soscombatives.com

As a Community Interest Company, our work doesn’t stop at training sessions. We reinvest our proceeds directly back into our community - supporting safety initiatives, local charities, outreach programmes and projects that lift up the people who need it most.

Every class, workshop and partnership helps us create a ripple effect of resilience across the region. With your support, we can continue building a community where safety, confidence and connection are accessible to everyone.

Our mission is to give people the tools they need to navigate the world with confidence. That means teaching awareness, risk‑recognition and calm decision‑making under pressure - the skills that help you avoid danger long before it becomes a threat.

Whether it’s young people, lone workers, parents or frontline staff, we’re here to empower individuals with knowledge that protects them and strengthens the communities around them.

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SOS Combatives CIC is built on one simple belief: everyone deserves to feel safe and capable in their everyday life.

We deliver practical, psychology‑led personal safety training that prepares people for real‑world situations - not theory, not gimmicks, but skills that genuinely make a difference.

From understanding human behaviour to developing confident decision‑making, we help people feel more secure, more aware and more in control.

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The challenges around safety, resilience and youth vulnerability in Southend are real - but together, we can create meaningful change.

The Big Sparks Fund is investing £40,000 into each neighbourhood across the city - supporting residents, businesses and community groups who want to make a positive difference.

We’re delighted to be short-listed for the Southend East Area, and we’d love your support.

SOS Combatives CIC helps local people feel safer and more confident through practical personal safety training, awareness workshops and community resilience work. Your vote will help us reach more residents, support more families and strengthen safety across Southend.

If you value the work we do, please take a moment to vote for our project - it would mean the World to us.

Simply log in to your Your Say account (or sign up for a free account) and then visit this page to submit your vote. https://yoursay.southend.gov.uk/bigsparks

Voting closes 5pm on 13 August 2026

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The issues affecting our communities are complex, but together we can create better more sustainable pathways forward.

The Community Safety Summit is just the beginning of building stronger, safer neighbourhoods TOGETHER.

Learn more at www.soscombatives.com

South Essex is facing growing pressures around violence, vulnerability and safety - every family, school, business and frontline team feels the impact.

We’re working to build stronger, safer communities through awareness, training and practical support. Join the conversation!