28 January 2020
Welcome to Essex Community Foundation
Matching People, Ideas, Resources and Needs, to make a lasting difference
Since 1996 Essex Community Foundation has played a leading role in the development of local philanthropy and resources
to sustain communities.
Latest news
“Providing” local charities with vital support
15th January 2020
Essex Dementia Trust and St. Clare Hospice are among nine local charities receiving a healthy funding boost from the Provide Foundation.
New year funding boost for life-changing charities
15th January 2020
Families struggling to afford food, lonely older people and those receiving help for anxiety and depression will be able to access continued support from local charities thanks to grants awarded from the Braintree District and Greenfields Community Fund.
Funding boost for projects supporting women and girls
14th January 2020
Colchester & Tendring Youth Enquiry Service and HARP in Southend are among 11 local voluntary organisations to receive grants totalling £88,236.
Grants available for Essex charities
20th November 2019
Voluntary and community organisations in Essex are invited to apply for a grant from a charitable fund set up by Essex County Council.
We are an independent charitable trust improving the quality of life of people in our community by investing and distributing funds on behalf of a wide range of donors.
Since 1996 our donors have distributed over £38 million to voluntary and community organisations, and individuals, across Essex, Southend and Thurrock.
As one of the UK’s leading, accredited community foundations we have the expertise and local knowledge to help individuals, families, companies and public agencies to support the local causes and charities close to their heart and close to home.
