Tendring Community Voluntary Services
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- Typical grants
- £2,500 – £20,000
- Where they fund
- Tendring
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
- Decisions
- Bi monthly
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cvstendring.org.ukAbout Tendring Community Voluntary Services
Tendring Community Voluntary Services (CVST) is the local umbrella charity for the voluntary and community sector in the Tendring district of Essex. They support grassroots organisations that improve the health and well-being of local communities. Their work is guided by a commitment to reducing inequality, promoting collaboration, and strengthening voluntary action. CVST funds a range of initiatives addressing deprivation, mental health, physical health, and social isolation. What makes CVST distinctive is their hyper-local focus and their role as both a funder and a development partner for small community groups.
What Tendring Community Voluntary Services funds
CVST funds projects and core costs for voluntary and community organisations in Tendring. They support work addressing deprivation, mental health, physical health, social isolation, and health inequalities. Programmes have included support for older people to live independently, promoting healthy lifestyle choices, and providing essential items and warm spaces during winter. All funded activities must take place within the Tendring district.
Who can apply
CVST welcomes applications from registered charities, community groups, and social enterprises based and working in the Tendring district. They prioritise grassroots organisations that directly benefit local residents. Beneficiaries include children, young people, older adults, disabled people, and those experiencing homelessness. Organisations outside Tendring or whose activities do not directly benefit local residents are unlikely to be funded.
What Tendring Community Voluntary Services doesn't fund
CVST does not fund organisations based outside the Tendring district. They also do not support activities that do not directly benefit local residents. No other specific exclusions are stated.
How they like to fund
CVST offers both project and core cost grants. They fund one-off initiatives and ongoing costs such as salaries and equipment. They welcome unsolicited applications and act as a development partner for small community groups, providing support beyond funding.
How much does Tendring Community Voluntary Services give?
Tendring Community Voluntary Services runs 4 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
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- Online application form
- Online application form
- Single-year grants
- Online application form
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Tendring Community Voluntary Services funds — and what they won't
Address health inequalities, promote healthy lifestyle choices, and support independent living for older people in Tendring.
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How to apply to Tendring Community Voluntary Services
Tendring Community Voluntary Services takes applications via online form.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Decisions are typically bi monthly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Tendring Community Voluntary Services provide?
Tendring Community Voluntary Services runs 4 grant programmes — Age Well and Be Well Grants: Up to £85,208 · Sector Sustainability Utility Support Grants: Up to £500.
Where does Tendring Community Voluntary Services fund charities?
Tendring Community Voluntary Services funds charities operating in Tendring.
Does Tendring Community Voluntary Services accept unsolicited applications?
Tendring Community Voluntary Services accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Tendring Community Voluntary Services?
Tendring Community Voluntary Services takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online application form.
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