Essex Community Foundation

Funder: Essex Community Foundation

Funding Available: Various

Closing Date:

Available to: Community Interest Companies, Constituted Groups, Not for Profit Groups, Registered Charities, Sports Organisations

Type of Fund: Local

About this Funding:

If your charity, voluntary or community organisation is based or working in Essex and needs financial support, Essex Community Foundation may be able to help.

You can apply for support at any time, as they accept grant applications all year round. The team match your funding needs with the criteria of one of the many charitable funds they manage.

They have an online eligibility quiz and invite potential applicants to have a chat with their Grants Officers before submitting an application.

They also deliver the Thrive Programme in partnership with the Cranfield Trust for VCFSE organisations that:

Are experiencing growth, transition or change
Want structured support to strengthen sustainability and leadership
Are ready to engage in reflective development over several months

Funding Criteria:

Charities, voluntary and community organisations based in or working in Essex.

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Other Funding Opportunities:

Arnold Clark’s Cost of Living Support Fund Up to £2,500
Funding Available: Up to £2500

Closing Date:
Ann Rylands Small Donations – Grants up to £5,000 for Smaller UK Charities Providing Health and Care Services
Funding Available: £1,000 - £5,000,Up to £1,500,Up to £2000,Up to £3,000,Up to £5,000,Various

Closing Date:
Cash4Clubs UK Grants up to £2,000 – Applications Open Until 1st January 2027
Funding Available: Up to £2000

Closing Date: 1 January, 2027
Ford Britain Grants Programme – Up to £3,000 for Community & Education Projects
Funding Available: Up to £3,000,Various

Closing Date: 30 November, 2026
Wildlife Trusts Grants up to £25,000 for Community Led Nature Projects
Funding Available: £15000 to £25000,Up to £15000,Various

Closing Date: 21 October, 2026
National Garden Scheme Community Garden Grants 2027 up to £5,000
Funding Available: £1,000 - £5,000

Closing Date: 30 October, 2026
Sea-Changers Grants – Small (Up to £500) & Main Grants (£500 up to £2,500)
Funding Available: Up to £2500,Up to £500

Closing Date: 30 September, 2026
Wembley Stadium Targeted Fund up to £25,000 per year for 2 years to Improve Young People’s Access to Sport and the Arts
Funding Available: £15000 to £25000,10000 - 50000,Up to £20000,Up to £50000,Various

Closing Date: