Last updated by charlotte.lang@essex.gov.uk on Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Organisations across Southend, Essex and Thurrock are once again invited to apply for the Violence and Vulnerability Community Grant 2024 – 25 to fund projects that have a positive impact on the issues around serious violence.

Local organisations are at the forefront of some amazing work that seeks to address issues such as knife harm, gangs, drugs, exploitation and lack of youth provision, and we are keen to support this work as much as we can.

The 2024-2025 V&V Community Grant is open to applications from local 'not-for-profit' voluntary or community clubs, or organisations based in, and therefore delivering in, Essex, Southend and Thurrock.

Groups can apply for up to £25,000 to deliver support and interventions for children, young people, young adults and families (families must include children, young people or young adults aged 0-24 inclusive).  Projects must demonstrate how they have a positive impact through protective factors on issues relating to serious violence.

The closing date for applications is noon on 29 September 2023. Groups can apply online via the application form

For more information visit Essex Council for Voluntary Youth Services (ecvys.org.uk)