Essex

Brentwood Council for Voluntary Service (BCVS) is a local independent voluntary organisation formed and run by the local voluntary groups to promote, support and develop effectiveness of voluntary action.

Castle Point Association of Voluntary Services (CAVS) is a not for profit charity and Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) with a strong community presence in Essex.

Chelmsford CVS is an independent support and development organisation set up to champion, support and strengthen local charities, voluntary and community groups.

Their mission is ‘leading and supporting voluntary action in Tendring’ and their core functions are to support, promote and develop the community and voluntary sector and to encourage liaison and connections between organisations, agencies and businesses.

RRAVS’ vision is of a strong voluntary sector which is at the heart of a vibrant and caring Rochford District where people are able to fulfil their potential through voluntary and community action.

SAVS is an independent charity known as a council for voluntary service or CVS. They work behind the scenes to help local charities and community groups achieve their full potential.

Registered charity using physical activity and sport to engage inactive communities and tackle inequality across Essex.

Leisure; arts and community funding from Brentwood Borough Council.

Local independent voluntary organisation promoting; supporting and developing effectiveness of voluntary action.

Not-for-profit charity and Council for Voluntary Service with a strong community presence in Essex.

Supports a strong voluntary sector across the Rochford District; includes grants information.

Independent CVS charity helping local charities and community groups achieve their full potential.

Community grant schemes funded by Essex County Council.

Funding for charities; voluntary or community organisations based or working in Essex. All Community Foundations (UK)

Member-led umbrella organisation providing training; grants; networking and representation for youth organisations across Essex.

Free and easy access to local health services for families via clinics; children's centres and home visits.

Support service for children and young adults.

Flexible approach to delivering music education throughout Essex schools and the community.

Opportunities for children to learn outdoors in a natural environment.

Funds education and advancement projects in local communities.

Supports community and voluntary organisations across Colchester and Tendring; funds educational and health projects.

Forest School Association - find your local group

Local service organisations

Find your local Lions Club or Rotary Club.

Tip: For Lions Club, search using town names for the most accurate results.

National retailers' local branches

National retailers can also assist local schools. Please reach out to your local branches for the following retailers: 

The Asda Foundation, B&Q (Community Reuse), Co-op (Local Community Fund), Pets At Home, Tesco Community Grants (contact sarah.holloway@groundwork.org.uk), The WHSmith Trust (Community Grants), Wickes Community Programme

Online contact/email: ASDA

Visit in person: Aldi, Co-op, Iceland, Lidl, Marks & Spencer–M&S store locator, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, SPAR–SPAR store locator, Tesco–Tesco store locator, Waitrose

The National Lottery Community Fund

The National Lottery Community Fund distributes over £600m a year to communities across the UK.

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