Charities and voluntary groups that are playing a vital role in keeping people safe from harm, helping
victims of crime or delivering activities that are making their local communities safer places, are being
given the chance to apply for funding to support their work.
Grants are available from the independent charitable trust, Essex Community Foundation (ECF),
which manages the High Sheriffs’ Fund and other charitable funds that support community safety
initiatives across the county.
A service supporting victims of modern slavery, counselling for women and children who have
experienced domestic abuse, diversionary activities for young people and work placement
opportunities for ex-offenders are among the projects that have received funding previously.
The deadline to make applications for the latest round of grants is Monday 1 December and
organisations across Essex are being encouraged to contact ECF to apply.
Julie Fosh is the current High Sheriff of Essex, and she has visited numerous local charities and
voluntary groups to see first-hand the difference such organisations are making. She said: “The role of
the High Sheriff is, in part, about recognising the important work of the charitable sector in making our
communities safer places.
“I have been inspired by my visits across the county and the commitment of volunteers. The grants
from the High Sheriffs’ Fund are just one way of showing thanks and appreciation, so I very much
encourage groups to apply.”
Andy Payne Worpole, Head of Policy and Programmes at ECF, said: “We are pleased to work with
successive High Sheriffs to ensure that the money from the Fund tackles important issues at a local
level. We also have other charitable funds that can support community safety initiatives so please call
our grants team who will give you guidance on making an application.”
High Sheriff invites grant applications
