THE COLCHESTER AND TENDRING COMMUNITY TRUST — grant history

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Latest income

£213k

Grants listed (FY2026)

27 · 31 amount not stated

Listed grants total

£24k

Accounts grants total

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Accounts grants total not shown: this filing has grants flagged as unverified reads.

reconciliation not assessedextracted from its FY2026 accounts

FY2026: 1 grant totalling £500 is listed but excluded from totals: unverified read (grantee names (or the pattern of amounts) not found in the accounts text).

Application guidance — from the funder’s own website

What they fund: Grassroots helps community and voluntary organisations across Colchester and Tendring to support local people with social welfare services. Our financial support has helped to fund educational projects, support for lonely or isolated people and many opportunities for people suffering from physical or mental health problems.
Who can apply: Grassroots provides grants of up to £2000 to voluntary and community organisations which are delivering social welfare services to improve the lives of people in Colchester and Tendring.
How to apply: See the full eligibility criteria and closing dates for submission of applications.

Summarised from www.grassrootscharity.org · www.grassrootscharity.org/what-we-do · www.grassrootscharity.org/apply-for-a-grant on 01/11/2026. Always check the funder’s site before applying.

What this funder supports

Based on the register classifications and operating areas of the grant recipients we could match to the charity register (a subset of all grantees).

Causes funded

Education/training (10 grantees)
General Charitable Purposes (7 grantees)
Disability (7 grantees)
Recreation (7 grantees)
Economic/community Development/employment (6 grantees)
Arts/culture/heritage/science (5 grantees)
Other Charitable Purposes (4 grantees)
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives (4 grantees)
The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty (3 grantees)
Accommodation/housing (2 grantees)

Where grantees operate

Essex (18 grantees)
Throughout England And Wales (7 grantees)
Throughout England (2 grantees)
Scotland (1 grantee)
Suffolk (1 grantee)

What changed: FY2024 → FY2026

Grantees that appear, disappear or move by 50%+ between the two most recent filings that have counted grants (unverified reads are left out, so a filing whose grants are all unverified is skipped). A grantee “dropped” may simply have received a multi-year grant earlier.

Change	Grantee	FY2024	FY2026
new	Wivenhoe Community Charity	—	£1k
new	Alberton Rural Training (Colchester)	—	£1k
new	The Hut Mersea Island CIC	—	£1k
new	The MAZE Group CIC (Colchester & Tendring)	—	£1k
new	The PCC of St Michaels Church (Thorpe-Le-Soken)	—	£1k
new	Wilderness Foundation UK (Colchester)	—	£1k
new	Young Minds Dementia Group (Clacton)	—	£1k
new	Dedham Therapy Farm CIC	—	£1k
up	Blossome CIC	£423	£1k
up	STARR IN THE COMMUNITY	£500	£1k
up	COLCHESTER GATEWAY CLUBS	£500	£750
not listed	Other	£14k	—
not listed	The OutHouse	£8k	—
not listed	COLCHESTER KORBAN PROJECT	£8k	—
not listed	The Next Chapter East Appeal	£8k	—
not listed	COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE	£8k	—
not listed	African Families in the UK	£8k	—
not listed	Horserangers Association Harwich	£4k	—
not listed	Great Bentley Scout & guide Group	£1k	—

Grants made, per its accounts filings

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Recipient	Year	Amount	Purpose
Wivenhoe Community Charity	FY2026	£1k	4 x Creative writing and biodiversity workshops for young people plus compost for project
Alberton Rural Training (Colchester)	FY2026	£1k	Rural craft sessions in Colchester Borough Homes Sheltered Housing schemes
The Hut Mersea Island CIC	FY2026	£1k	To fund free beach hut days in an adapted beach hut on Mersea Island for families who could not otherwise afford a seaside day out
The MAZE Group CIC (Colchester & Tendring)	FY2026	£1k	To fund 3 x support workers at 4 coffee mornings per month (support for parents of children with SEND)
The PCC of St Michaels Church (Thorpe-Le-Soken)	FY2026	£1k	Weekly foodbank costs (heating, refreshments, fuel for deliveries)
Wilderness Foundation UK (Colchester)	FY2026	£1k	Mental health improvement sessions for young people in Highwoods Country Park
Young Minds Dementia Group (Clacton)	FY2026	£1k	Subsidised trips for 30 members for this new organisation supporting those with early on-set dementia
Stepping Stones Play & Learn Group	FY2026	£1k	Towards creating calming environment at the nursery and replacement of inclusive roundabout equipment
Dedham Therapy Farm CIC	FY2026	£1k	To subsidise self funders for therapy sessions
The Autumn Centre	FY2026	£1k	Towards core costs
Wivenhoe, Fingringhoe & Rowhedge Ferry CIC	FY2026	£1k	Towards a new ferry boat for the Wivenhoe/Rowhedge crossing
Blossome CIC	FY2026	£1k	To design and implement a mentor programme to support their beneficiaries
Essex and Suffolk Youth Enquiry Service (Colchester)	FY2026	£1k	Recruitment, training and retention of volunteer counsellors to deliver youth counselling service
Holland on Sea Men’s Club	FY2026	£1k	Towards hall hire and outing
Holland Residents Association	FY2026	£1k	Summer fayre costs
Pens & Dragons CIC (Brightlingsea)	FY2026	£1k	3 months running costs rent, electricity & insurance for community hub
Starr in the Community CIO	FY2026	£1k	Towards salaries and cooking ingredients for monthly club in winter for adults with learning difficulties
St Osyth Village Hall	FY2026	£990	Replacement CCTV cameras
Sandy's Farm (St Osyth)	FY2026	£950	Gazebo - all weather shelter for autisitic childrens’ group plus sensory mats and seating
Signpost (Colchester) Ltd	FY2026	£897	3 x laptops to replace windows 10 versions
Panathlon Foundation	FY2026	£850	To deliver coaching, leadership and teacher training in the Paralympic sport of Boccia in Colchester & Tendring schools
Colchester Gateway Clubs	FY2026	£750	No purpose stated in current year list, but listed in previous year totals
Homestart Harwich	FY2026	£500	Gardening equipment and plants, trolly and sundry supplies
Connect without Limits	FY2026	£500	Relaxed cinema screenings for young people with autism
Colchester Retired Residents	FY2026	£500	Towards fish and chip dinner for 130 members
Family Activities Community Engagement Support UK CIC (Harwich)	FY2026	Unverified read£500	New marquee which provides additional space for the free children’s holiday clubs in Harwich
Sight Friendship Group (Clacton)	FY2026	£400	Towards room hire, insurance and CVST membership
Colchester CMA Debt Centre	FY2026	£400	Set up costs for new debt service
We are the Minories	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
Wivenhoe Library of Things	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
Colchester Samaritans	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
Colchester SSAFA	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
St Helena Hospice	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
Army Benevolent Fund	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
Beacon House	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
Colchester City Council	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
Freedom Boat Adventures C	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
Amber Bee	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
Aspire Educational Mentoring	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
BASICS Essex	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
Bereavement & Friends Café	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
Bridgeway Mission	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
Colchester Caribbean Group	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
Colchester Sing to Beat Parkinsons	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
Community Voluntary Services	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
Disability Advice Welfare Network	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
Dumont Bowls Club	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
Heads2Minds	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
Hope Haven	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
Mid & North East Essex Mind	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
Not a Typical Support Group	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
Rural Community Council of Essex	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
St Michael's Church Thorpe le Soken	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
St Osyth Priory Education Centre	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
The Ark Family Resource Centre	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
Walton Pre-School	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
Acorn Villages Ltd	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
African Families in the UK	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
Age Well East	FY2026	amount not stated	No grant paid in this period (listed in previous year)
Other	FY2024	£14k
Outhouse East	FY2024	£8k
Colchester Korban Project	FY2024	£8k
The Next Chapter East Appeal	FY2024	£8k
Colchester Arts Centre	FY2024	£8k
African Families in the UK	FY2024	£8k
Horserangers Association Harwich	FY2024	£4k
Great Bentley Scout & guide Group	FY2024	£1k
Stepping Stones	FY2024	£1k
TCVS	FY2024	£1k
1st Holland on Sea Brownies & Guides	FY2024	£1k
Basics	FY2024	£1k
Birch Hall Adventures	FY2024	£1k
Bridgeway Mission	FY2024	£1k
Challenging MND	FY2024	£1k
Colchester Chinese Culture	FY2024	£1k
Dumont Luncheon Club	FY2024	£1k
Heads2Minds	FY2024	£1k
Mistley Kids Club	FY2024	£1k
Parish of Newtown & Hythe (St Stephen's)	FY2024	£1k
Point Clear Community Association	FY2024	£1k
Ramsey Crusaders	FY2024	£1k
The Ark Family Resource Centre	FY2024	£1k
The Robin Cancer Trust	FY2024	£1k
Trinity Methodist Church	FY2024	£1k
Berechurch Youth Club	FY2024	£1k
Stepping Stones Play & Learn Group	FY2024	£1k
Harwich International Shanty Festival	FY2024	£980
2nd Walton on the Naze Brownies	FY2024	£961
Harwich Hive	FY2024	£899
Berechurch Ladies Fellowship	FY2024	£880
Disability Advice Welfare Network	FY2024	£870
St Osyth Historical Soc	FY2024	£780
1st Ardleigh Scouts	FY2024	£750
Walton on the Naze Cadets	FY2024	£623
Jaywick Community Resource Centre	FY2024	£618
Upmarket Magazine	FY2024	£588
Starr in the Community	FY2024	£500
Frinton WI	FY2024	£500
The Harwich Festival	FY2024	£500
The Reanella Trust	FY2024	£500
Thorpe Le Soken Sports Club	FY2024	£500
Jaywick Revival	FY2024	£500
Acorn Villages Ltd	FY2024	£500
Coffin Club	FY2024	£500
Colchester Gateway Clubs	FY2024	£500
Starr in the Community	FY2024	£500
1st Class Brass	FY2024	£466
Blossome CIC	FY2024	£423
Jaywick Community Resource Centre	FY2024	£382
Colchester Retired Rail assoc	FY2024	£350
West Bergholt PCC	FY2024	£250
Mercury Theatre	FY2022	£2k
Colchester Citizen's Advice Bureau	FY2022	£2k
MIND	FY2022	£2k
Uturn	FY2022	£2k
Camp Jojo	FY2022	£2k
Horne-Start Colchester	FY2022	£2k
Age Concern	FY2022	£1k
Colchester Gateway Clubs	FY2022	£1k
Favours For Neighbours	FY2022	£1k
Colchester YES	FY2022	£1k
Harwich Kinder Transport	FY2022	£1k
Lads Need Dads	FY2022	£1k
The Horse Rangers Assn Harwich Ltd	FY2022	£1k
Re-Engage Ltd	FY2022	£1k
Rowhedge Coastal Rowing Club	FY2022	£1k
Great Bentley Parochial Church	FY2022	£1k
Creative Expression Community Group	FY2022	£985
TCVS	FY2022	£985
Starr in the Community	FY2022	£960
Colchester Food Bank	FY2022	£896
RCCE	FY2022	£794
Remap N Essex	FY2022	£750
Tendring Brass Band	FY2022	£750
Signpost Tendring	FY2022	£672
Army Benevolent Fund	FY2022	£649
Colchester Chinese Assn	FY2022	£600
Tavern FC	FY2022	£600
SATCO (Salvation Army)	FY2022	£600
Tendring Model Railway Club	FY2022	£600
Berechurch Youth Club	FY2022	£560
Age Concern	FY2022	£500
Harwich International Shanty Fes	FY2022	£500
Great Bentley Village Queens Jubilee committee	FY2022	£500
Parkeston Welfare Park	FY2022	£500
Walton Community Centre	FY2022	£500
Walton Pre School	FY2022	£500
Walton on the Naze Brownies	FY2022	£500
Little Clacton Carpet Bowls	FY2022	£500
Brightlingsea Community Assn	FY2022	£500
The Meadow Millennium Green Trust	FY2022	£450
AARCA	FY2022	£400
Colchester Athletic FC	FY2022	£300
Barnardos	FY2022	£289

31 listed grants have no usable amount in the accounts (shown as “amount not stated”); they are left out of the grant counts and totals.

About this data

This grant list is extracted by automated reading of the grant-maker’s own accounts PDFs as filed with the Charity Commission, and cross-checked against the accounts’ stated grant totals. Recipients are linked to register entries only on an exact charity-number or unambiguous exact-name match. If you represent this funder or a recipient and want a correction, email [email protected].

Grants marked “Unverified read” were flagged by automated checks as possibly misread from the filed accounts. They stay in the list and the CSV (read_status column) but are left out of the totals, counts and recipient tallies this site computes.