Essex Community Foundation

Community organisations across Essex can now apply for grants of up to £10,000 from the NHS Essex Community Health Partnership Fund to support community-led projects that encourage, enable and support greater vaccine confidence and uptake. The NHS Essex C

Our mission is to create a culture of generosity and support inspiring charitable giving that provides vital funding to voluntary and community organisations working at the heart of our communities in Essex. Each year, we award grants to over 500 local or

(Pictured above) last year's winners of the High Sheriff's Shield Award Kids Inspire. Charities and voluntary groups across Essex that are helping to protect people from harm, support victims of crime, or make their communities safer can now apply for gra

We often talk about creating opportunities for young people, but opportunities only make a difference if they can be seen, accessible and supported. For many young people, particularly those facing disadvantage, the challenge is not simply whether opportu

Dr Geoffrey Sneed (pictured above) devoted his life to learning, innovation and inspiring others through science and engineering. Raised in Ilford, he showed an early aptitude for maths, physics and engineering, which shaped his academic and professional

Voluntary and community organisations in Harlow are being encouraged to apply for grants from the Harlow Recreation Trust. Grants of between £500 and £7,500 are available for projects and activities that support recreational activities, knowledge and tale

A sense of belonging can begin in the simplest of ways. A conversation. A shared activity. A warm welcome. For many people, those everyday moments are the first steps towards feeling part of a community. National Inclusion Week (14-20 September 2026) cele

Families experiencing grief will soon have the opportunity to access specialist bereavement support through a new programme at St Helena Hospice, thanks to a generous grant from the Charlie Watkins Foundation. The announcement of the "Chat with Charlie",

Community groups and charities can apply for a share of the £80,000 available once again this year from the Braintree District and Eastlight Community Fund. Since 2015, the Braintree District & Eastlight Fund, established by Braintree District Council and

There was plenty to celebrate at Braxted Park on 29 July as fundholders, donors, charity partners, trustees, civic leaders and supporters came together for ECF's 30th Anniversary Summer Party. Bringing together many of the people who have been part of the