Funding Advice

If you’re a voluntary or community organisation working with young people in Essex and need help expanding your youth services or applying for funding, we can assist. Start by contacting your local Voluntary Services Council (VSC), which provides support, funding advice, and training.

There are 12 VSCs in Essex:

• Basildon, Billericay & Wickford CVS - http://www.bbwcvs.org.uk/
• Braintree & Colchester - Community 360 - https://www.community360.org.uk
• Brentwood CVS - https://www.brentwoodcvs.org.uk/
• Castle Point CVS - http://www.castlepointavs.org.uk/
• Chelmsford - http://chelmsfordcvs.org.uk/
• Epping Forest - http://www.vaef.org.uk/
• Harlow - https://rainbowservices.org.uk/
• Maldon - https://www.maldoncvs.org.uk/
• Rochford & Rayleigh - http://www.rravs.org/
• Southend on Sea - https://www.savs-southend.org/
• Tendring – CVS - https://www.cvstendring.org.uk/home.html
• Thurrock - https://www.thurrockcvs.org/

The Essex CVS supports these organisations across Essex, Southend, and Thurrock.

We also offer guidance on preparing well-costed funding applications, submitting them effectively, and proof-reading your drafts.

Finding a Grant

Essex County Council provides free access to a database with thousands of UK grant providers. Register for free to access the database.

You can also subscribe to a free newsletter with updates on funding opportunities:

• Who provides funding?
• How can you apply for funding?
• What are funders looking for?
• Making a successful application
• Where to go for help