High Sheriff Encourages Applications

The High Sheriffs’ Fund provides vital support to a wide range of local initiatives and groups working to improve community safety. This includes efforts focused on crime prevention, rehabilitation, and many other related issues. Grants of up to £5,000 have previously supported projects such as services for victims of modern slavery, counselling for women and children affected by domestic abuse, diversionary activities for young people, and work placement schemes for ex-offenders.

The current High Sheriff of Essex, Julie Fosh, has seen first-hand the dedication of volunteers and community organisations working to make Essex a safer place for everyone.

“The role of the High Sheriff is, in part, about recognising the important work of the charitable sector in making our communities safer places” said Julie. “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.”

The High Sheriffs’ Fund is one of many charitable funds managed by ECF that support local people and communities. Through its partnerships with successive High Sheriffs, ECF ensures that funding is directed where it can have the greatest impact.

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 contact our grants team for advice on making an application.”