The High Sheriffs’ Fund is now open for applications, and the High Sheriff of Essex, David Hurst, is encouraging charities and voluntary groups to apply for funding to support their work tackling crime and community safety.
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to support organisations working across Essex, Southend and Thurrock for a wide range of work and projects. These include helping victims of crime, working with young people and informing them about the dangers of drugs, alcohol, gangs and anti-social behaviour, and initiatives that contribute to keeping elderly residents safe in their homes and the wider community.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 1 December 2024. The panel will meet to consider applications in February 2025.
Please see the full press release here for more information.
To apply, you can complete the online application form here. If you have any queries before submitting a form, please do book a call with a member of the grants team, or give us a them on 01245 355947.