Grants available for Charities, Voluntary and Community groups in Essex, Southend and Thurrock 

Essex Community Foundation is a local, grantmaking, charitable trust (registered number 1052061).  The Foundation was established in 1996 and manages Funds on behalf of individuals, companies, statutory agencies and charitable trusts which want to channel money to support local charities, voluntary and community groups in Essex, Southend and Thurrock.

The average grant awarded is around £3,500.  More information, application forms, deadline dates and criteria can be found on the Foundation’s website www.essexcommunityfoundation.org.uk or do call their grants team on 01245 356018 who will be happy to answer any queries in advance of an application being submitted.