Community grants awarded (2025)
Name Organisation Application Description Date Agreed Amount Committed
Pam Cox The Dry Skate Project CIC Mobile skate park and professional skate coaching at the New Town community day 28.8.25 £541.00
Michael Lilley Wivenhoe, Fingringhoe and Rowhedge ferry cic ltd A new rudder for the ferry to be able to run people over to Wivenhoe and vice versa also Fingringhoe. 14.8.25 £600.00
Claire Osborne Harwich Sing Tendring Voices The Veterans choir who gathers at our local Garrison Church is enriching our local community and is a beacon of hope and support, for the people of shrub end, Colchester and much more. Now under a registered charity (Harwich Festival) 13.8.25 £300.00
Carl Powling Packing shed trust Support the Packing Shed Trust promote and educate people about the oyster heritage of Mersea and Colchester 28.7.25 £500.00
Kayleigh Rippingale The Dry Skate Project CIC Mobile skate park and professional skate coaching at the New Town community day 28.8.25 £541.00
Paul Smith St Anne's community association St Anne's community fun day, 22nd August 18.8.25 £350.00
Natalie Sommers St Anne's community association St Anne's community fun day, 22nd August 18.8.25 £350.00
Catherine Spindler St Annes Community Association Anti-Choking kits 29.8.25 £519.90
Julie Young Greenstead Community Association Social events such as coach trips and parties for residents to enjoy 6.8.25 £550.00