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16 Essex Community Foundation Annual Review 2024Our grantmaking 2023-24Facts and Figures%u2022 %u00a33.3 million in grants made to 466 voluntary organisations and 142 individuals%u2022 The success rate for applicants applying to us for funding 57%%u2022 Number of first time applicants 227%u2022 First time applicant success rate 45%%u2022 The average grant size %u00a35,148%u2022 36% of organisations we funded have an annual income of under %u00a3100,000%u2022 54% of our funding supported core running costs including rent, salaries and utilities%u2022 On average we receive 77 requests for funding each month%u2022 Our grants team have delivered 1:1 advice and guidance sessions to202 potential applicantsNotes: Within the total amount awarded %u00a3512,031 was to organisations working across two or more districts. In addition, %u00a3129,483 was given to organisations working outside the county. A full list of grants paid during the year can be found on our website.Castle Point%u00a385,395Braintree%u00a3227,973Uttlesford%u00a3163,449Harlow%u00a3168,175Epping Forest%u00a356,400Brentwood%u00a3147,906Thurrock%u00a3118,117Basildon%u00a3153,137Chelmsford %u00a3357,285BOSP (Brighter Opportunities for Special People) supports families who have children and young people with complex disabilities or life-limiting illnesses, providing respite and a range of activities in Basildon, Billericay and Brentwood.