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15Get started with our Fundbuilder SchemeOur Fundbuilder scheme makes it possible for individuals, families, and businesses to grow a fund over time. By making regular donations, you can gradually build a permanent legacy that reflects your priorities and passions. While the funds are growing, the donations from all fundbuilder donors are pooled into a collective fund. We award grants annually from this fund enabling donors to see their contributions making an immediate impact, while their individual funds continue to grow for future long-term giving. Once individual donations reach %u00a325,000 these can be moved to set up a standalone fund if the donor wishes. This year, we welcomed three new donors who are growing their charitable funds under our fundbuilder scheme - the Newenham Family Fund, the Johnson Family Fund and the Saffron Fund.The Wright Fund also became our first standalone fund to be established. Having spent most of their lives in Essex, Jane and Edward Wright recently retired in Wivenhoe. Though they knew they wouldn%u2019t have vast funds at their disposal, they always wanted to make a meaningful difference in their lifetime. Fundbuilder enabled them to grow their fund at a pace that worked for them. Leave a Legacy Leaving a legacy in your will is straightforward and one of the most powerful ways to make a lasting impact. You can ensure that your values live on and your generosity continues to benefit the causes and communities you care about.Our Founders, Ian and Angela Marks, established ECF in 1996 after selling their family business, Trebor, to create a permanent source of support for Essex%u2019s voluntary sector. As we celebrate our 30th anniversary, why not consider leaving a legacy to make a lasting difference in Essex. You can do this through your financial adviser, or we can easily provide you with some appropriate wording to include in your will. Acorn FundOur Acorn Fund was created to give everyone the chance to support local causes. With no minimum donation or fixed timescale, it offers a simple way to be part of a growing community resource that delivers meaningful grants to charities across Essex.Since 1996, our Acorn Fund has grown steadily thanks to the generosity of many donors, and has awarded over %u00a31.4 million to charities and community groups, proving how small seeds of giving can grow into lasting impact.Make a donation here.3Food4U based in Waltham Abbey received a grant of %u00a35,000, including %u00a31,352 from our Fundbuilder Fund, enabling them to provide emergency food, essential toiletries and household items to people in need.