Support in the Community
One of our aims as an organisation is to have a wider impact in the communities we serve. We achieve this by working with and providing funding to local partners. These groups offer different types of support, which you or somebody you know may find helpful. Find out more about which organisations we work in partnership with, here.
Throughout the year, our Community Initiative Fund distributes a total of £40,000 among local groups and organisations (through separate rounds of funding) which can make a real impact in their communities. More information about the Community Fund and how to apply is available here.
The following groups have received grants from the Colchester Borough Homes (CBH) Community Initiative Fund.
Abacus Kindergarten
Who are they?
A safe, secure and happy environment for children age two to four.
What impact has the CBH Community Initiative Fund contribution had on their project
To help tackle social isolation and offer parents and carers a place to relax, chat, and hopefully make new friends.
Abberton Rural Training
Who are they
ART is an educational charity providing practical and skills training alongside therapeutic support and mentoring to the residents of Essex and surrounding areas.
What impact has the CBH Community Initiative Fund contribution had on their project
To upgrade a community café and create new learning and volunteering opportunities within a community space.
Berechurch Youth Club
What impact has the CBH Community Initiative Fund contribution had on their project
To help provide a Friday night youth club.
Blue Moon
What impact has the CBH Community Initiative Fund contribution had on their project
To buy speakers, microphones and small easy-to-play instruments used to entertain residents in sheltered accommodation.
CAP Debt Service
Who are they
If you’re looking for help to get out of debt, Christians Against Poverty provides a range of free services across the UK through local churches.
What impact has the CBH Community Initiative Fund contribution had on their project
To provide training for a third part-time debt coach.
Colchester Fringe
Who are they
Support work by local emerging artists, whilst attracting performance companies to the town from across the U.K and overseas.
What impact has the CBH Community Initiative Fund contribution had on their project
To support the Colchester Fringe Festival 2022.
Colchester Pride
Who are they
Colchester Pride started in 2016 with support from Outhouse East.
What impact has the CBH Community Initiative Fund contribution had on their project
To deliver a programme of social events and creative projects.
Essex Free School Uniform
Who are they
DNA Networks is a network of Christian communities based in Colchester, Essex. The ESSEX FREE SCHOOL UNIFORM has been set up to help alleviate the pressure on parents by assisting with the cost of school uniform.
What impact has the CBH Community Initiative Fund contribution had on their project
To purchase school uniforms for families struggling with the financial impact of the pandemic.
Marks Tey Parish Council
Who are they
Parish councils are formed to provide services like allotments, play areas, village halls, public toilets and control of litter.
What impact has the CBH Community Initiative Fund contribution had on their project
To purchase a bookcase on wheels for its community library.
Refugee Action Colchester
Who are they
At RA-C we provide support with the complexities of a new life in a foreign country, at all the different stages of the integration process..
What impact has the CBH Community Initiative Fund contribution had on their project
To help replenish its Food from Home foodbank.
Monkwick Munch Club
Who are they
Providing a free hot lunch for children during school holidays.
What impact has the CBH Community Initiative Fund contribution had on their project
to provide food parcels for families in need and those on low income.
Wimpole Road Make Lunch
What impact has the CBH Community Initiative Fund contribution had on their project
To help deliver lunch clubs to address holiday hungers.
Kelly’s Kafe
Who are they
Kelly’s Kafe is a community cafe in Greenstead, Colchester.
What impact has the CBH Community Initiative Fund contribution had on their project
To provide more food-based community events for those experiencing social isolation in and around Greenstead.
Little Explorers
Who are they
Learning through play based, individual needs met, children are in a safe and secure environment with fully trained staff and works within the community.
What impact has the CBH Community Initiative Fund contribution had on their project
To enhance a new outside play area for pre-school children.
St. Anne’s Toddler Outreach
What impact has the CBH Community Initiative Fund contribution had on their project
To purchase a new toddler playpen.