1 June 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
ECF chosen as Co-op charity of the year
18th May 2020
Two of the county's strongest community supporters have joined forces for the coming year to help with emergency funding for charitable causes.
Southend charities receive £150,000 of support
7th May 2020
People who need additional help at this time of crisis are being given hope by charities supported by the Southend Community Fund and other emergency funds.
Charity receives emergency funding to bolster refuge service provision
30th April 2020
An Essex domestic abuse charity has received a £15,000 funding boost to bolster refuge service provision during the pandemic.
Essex Coronavirus Fund secures £1 million in a month
22nd April 2020
A heartfelt message of thanks is being given to people in Essex who are helping to provide a lifeline for the community during the coronavirus pandemic.
Essex Coronavirus Response and Recovery Programme
To apply for emergency funding, click here.
To donate, click here.
For more information and a map of funded projects, click here.
ECF is 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.