Community Investment Board

24/03/2026

New volunteering opportunity! Please see below for details...

Link: https://www.cibsouthend.org.uk/join-the-board/

05/03/2026

🌟We love sharing good news with you all. The Community Investment Board are thrilled to announce we have surpassed £2.2 Million in Funding for Southend’s Voluntary Sector! 🌟

Find out more: https://www.cibsouthend.org.uk/community-investment-board-surpasses-2-2-million-in-funding-for-southends-voluntary-sector/

13/02/2026

✨Happy Friday everyone!✨

We’re thrilled to share our Round 3 Invested Projects Summary, celebrating the incredible projects we’ve awarded funding to across Southend.

From community initiatives to innovative local ventures, this latest round showcases the passion, creativity, and impact happening right here in our city. We’re proud to support these inspiring organisations and can’t wait to see the difference their projects will make.

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In December 2025, the Community Investment board announced the 3rd round of funding of the Community Investment Fund 2025-26. 22 projects have been awarded funding totalling £220,000. Organisation Funding Project Name Chaos & Calm £14,755.00 Chaos & Calm Stay & Play City Family CIC £12,367.00 Wil...

13/01/2026

🚨 Community Investment Fund Update 🚨

Applications for the latest round of the Community Investment Fund are now closed. A huge thank you to all 40+ applicants!! 🙌

The Board will meet to make final decisions by mid-February, and we’ll be in touch with everyone to share the outcome.

09/01/2026

Community Investment Fund Round 3🌟CLOSING SOON🌟

The fund focuses on the 4 main criteria of:

• Thriving Communities
• Wellbeing for All
• Tackling Inequity & Poverty
• Opportunity for All

Charities & CICs can apply for between £100-£15,000 and between £100 - £4,000 for Constituted Groups.

👉Find out more: https://www.cibsouthend.org.uk/available-investments/

22/12/2025

As another busy year comes to a close, the Community Investment Board is proud to reflect on a fantastic year of supporting inspiring projects across Southend’s voluntary and community sector.

From grassroots initiatives to city-wide programmes, it’s been a privilege to invest in work that’s making a real difference to our communities. Thank you to everyone who followed our journey, applied for funding, and continues to deliver such meaningful impact across the city.

👉 Explore the projects we’ve invested in: https://www.cibsouthend.org.uk/invested-projects/
👉 View current funding opportunities: https://www.cibsouthend.org.uk/available-investments/

Here’s to the partnerships, passion and progress we’ve seen this year and to even more impact in the year ahead.

15/12/2025

*Round 2 Invested Projects Summary*

In October 2025, the Community Investment Board awarded £200,000 to 17 projects in the Southend community. This was the 2nd round of funding of the Community Investment Fund in 2025-26, with the 3rd and final round launched earlier this month.

View summary:

In October 2025, the Community Investment Board awarded £200,000 to 17 projects in the Southend community. This was the 2nd round of funding of the Community Investment Fund in 2025-26, with the 3rd and final round launching in December.   Organisation Funding Project Name The One Love Project £1...

11/12/2025

Community Investment Fund Round 3🌟NOW OPEN!🌟

The fund focuses on the 4 main criteria of:

• Thriving Communities
• Wellbeing for All
• Tackling Inequity & Poverty
• Opportunity for All

Charities & CICs can apply for between £100-£15,000 and between £100 - £4,000 for Constituted Groups.

👉Find out more: https://www.cibsouthend.org.uk/available-investments/

31/03/2025

📢 Funding Applications Open

We’re absolutely loving reading through all the brilliant applications coming in – there’s so much inspiring work happening across Southend! 💙

If you're a Southend-based organisation making a difference in the city and haven’t applied yet, there’s still time – but don’t leave it too late! ⏰

🗓️ Closing date: 20th April

Find out more and apply at 👉 www.cibsouthend.org.uk

20/03/2025

🚀 Community Investment Fund – Applications Now Open! 🚀

We’re excited to announce that the Community Investment Fund (CIF) is now open for applications! 🎉

If you’re a charity, CIC or constituted group delivering projects in Southend, you could receive investment to support your work in building stronger communities, creating opportunities, tackling poverty, and promoting wellbeing.

📅 Deadline: 20th April 2025

📍 Meet the Funder Event – Monday 24th March
We are holding a Meet the Funder event on Monday 24th March, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet the Community Investment Board, ask questions about the fund and gain valuable insights into what makes a strong application. Whether you're considering applying or just want to learn more about how the CIF can support local initiatives, we’d love to see you there!

Visit our website for full details and to apply: https://bit.ly/4iaK5Lb

07/03/2025

📢 Meet the Funder: Community Investment Fund 📢

Are you working on a project that strengthens Southend’s communities? Looking for funding to bring your ideas to life?

Join us for a Meet the Funder session on 24th March, held via Teams! This is your chance to:

✅ Meet the Community Investment Board
✅ Learn about the Community Investment Fund
✅ Find out how we support local initiatives aligned with our key themes:
💙 Thriving Communities
📈 Opportunity for All
⚖️ Tackling Inequity and Poverty
🏥 Wellbeing for All

Whether you're a grassroots group, a charity, or a local organisation, this session will help you understand how we invest in projects that make a lasting impact in Southend.

📅 Date: 24th March 2025
🕒 Time: 12:30 - 13:30
💻 Location: Online via Teams

Register now to secure your spot! - www.savs-southend.org/event/meet-the-funder-community-investment-fund

04/03/2025

📢 Exciting News! The Community Investment Fund is Reopening Soon 📢

We’re pleased to announce that the Community Investment Fund (CIF) will reopen at the end of this month! 🎉

To mark the launch, we’ll be hosting a Meet the Funder event—an opportunity for local organisations to learn more about the fund, its criteria, and the application process.

Keep an eye on our updates for full details coming soon! 👀