Probably like many others you have never heard of The Southend Fund, and this is why I need your help. Working together we can make a great difference to Southend on Sea.

The Southend Fund is an innovative charity with a unique focus, aiming to have a direct bearing on us, our surroundings and those we know. Its aim is to raise and contribute funds for projects that will benefit the Southend community as a whole. The Fund is designed to grow and provide a permanent resource for the people of Southend - it invests all monies collected and uses the earned income from these investments to fund its grants, preserving the capital for future sustainability.

• Read this website and understand the work of the fund and the type of projects it supports
• Consider attending some of the events that the fund committee are holding - This is a great way to raise funds and enjoy yourself at the same time.
• Make a donation to the fund - this is one of the easiest ways to support your local community.
• Finally and possibly most importantly......raise awareness. Inform Southend family, friends and colleagues of the work of The Southend Fund and encourage them to visit this website so they can also have the opportunity to contribute or to apply for a grant.

Thank you for your anticipated help and involvement.

Kind regards

Sir Teddy Taylor
Patron of the Southend Fund