Essex High Sheriffs' Fund
Funding
Up to £5,000
Deadline
16 November 2026
Location
Essex
Applications
Deadline: 16 November 2026
Overview
The Essex High Sheriffs' Fund gives grants of up to £5,000 to groups making Essex communities safer. It funds work that prevents crime, supports victims, helps people rebuild their lives after offending and creates positive opportunities for vulnerable people. Applications close on 16 November 2026, earlier than in past years, and the panel meets in February 2027. Official source: https://www.essexcommunityfoundation.org.uk/2026/09/high-sheriff-encourages-applications-2026/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.
Requirements to check
Key requirements:
- Up to £5,000.
- Essex groups working on community safety.
- Closes 16 November 2026; panel meets February 2027.
Community projects, groups and charities across Essex whose work is linked to community safety, crime prevention, victim support or rehabilitation.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
Essex charities and voluntary groups working on crime prevention, victim support and rehabilitation.
Sectors
Regions
Awards published
2,319
Typical award
£4,000
Most awards
£1,000 to £6,135
Most funded region
East of England
545 awards in 2025, level with 543 the year before.
Recent awards include Pioneer Sailing Trust (£34,294, 2026), Kool Carers South East Limited (£10,000, 2026) and The Gateway Academy (£3,311, 2026).
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Full details from Essex Community Foundation
Grants of up to £5,000 from the High Sheriffs' Fund, managed by Essex Community Foundation, for charities and voluntary groups across Essex that help protect people from harm, support victims of crime and make communities safer. The fund supports crime prevention, rehabilitation and positive opportunities for vulnerable people. Past grants have funded services for victims of modern slavery, counselling for women and children affected by domestic abuse, diversionary activities for young people and work placements for ex-offenders. The deadline has been brought forward this year to 16 November 2026, and the panel meets in February 2027.
Apply through the Essex Community Foundation online form and choose High Sheriff's Fund from the dropdown, by 16 November 2026. You can call the grants team on 01245 355947 first for guidance.
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