Last updated by charlotte.lang@essex.gov.uk on Wednesday, September 18, 2024

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Essex has launched the Violence and Vulnerability Unit’s Community Grant Scheme for 2025/26, to help protect young people from violence.

Organisations are invited to apply for the 2025 – 2026 Community Grant. Groups can apply for up to £20,000 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.

Applications are welcomed from local 'not-for-profit' voluntary or community clubs, or organisations based in, and therefore delivering in, Essex, Southend and Thurrock.

In previous funding rounds grants have been awarded to projects that provide one to one support and mentoring, outdoor therapy sessions, youth club sessions, after-school clubs and support, sporting activities including drama and the arts, initiatives that run within schools, detached youth work and targeted support for vulnerable individuals.

More information and to apply. The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 23 September.