About the Fund
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 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.
Eligibility
Charities and voluntary groups across Essex that are helping to protect people from harm, support victims of crime, or make their communities safer can now apply for grants from the High Sheriffs’ Fund, managed by Essex Community Foundation (ECF).
Grant Details
- Grants up to £5,000 per project.
- Funding comes from the High Sheriff’s Fund, which includes matched funding via the Essex Police Proceeds of Crime scheme.
- The panel meets annually (in February) to make decisions; funding is intended for projects to start after March.
How to apply
- Applications must be made via Essex Community Foundation’s grant application form
- When applying, applicants should demonstrate: how the project addresses community safety / crime issues, who the beneficiaries are, evidence of need, and how the project will run.
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