20 October 2019
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
We are recruiting: Head of Programmes
16th October 2019
We are recruiting for a Head of Programmes, with the passion and commitment to make a difference to the lives of local people in Essex.
Online mental health support service expands
16th October 2019
An online mental health support service for students has launched at Writtle University College in Chelmsford following its success at the University of Essex.
Essex charities urged to apply for funding
16th October 2019
The Essex & Suffolk Water Community Fund, which awards grants of up to £5,000 to charitable projects that are related to either the environment, wellbeing or community support, is inviting applications for funding.
Supporting families during the school holidays
15th October 2019
A school holiday lunch club will be able to cook up more free hot meals for Colchester families after receiving a £500 grant to buy a new oven.
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 £37.5 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.
