Funders
We are very grateful to all the companies and Grant Awarding Bodies for all their support, services and grants. We appreciate it more than you know.

Co-Op Community Fund
We are very thankful to the Co-Op Local Community Fund for supporting us with funding for a key worker working with chidlren with coomplex additional needs
It is with such kind and generous support that we are able to continue working with and support these children and their families too – thank you so much for your support, it really will make a difference!
Essex Community Foundation (ECF)
We are very thankful to the Essex Community Foundation continuing to support us through funds that they manage on behalf of other charities and businesses.
They provide grants to charities and voluntary organisations in Essex. They do this by working with individuals, families, businesses and charitable trusts, helping them to find and fund local groups that are tackling the issues they care about most.
Colchester Hyperlocal Fund
The North East Essex Hyperlocal Fund is designed to “support the development of asset rich, resilient local Neighbourhoods that improve health and wellbeing for local residents”. Funds can be used to support local projects and to improve residents’ lives.
The purpose of the North East Essex Hyperlocal Fund is to support non-profit groups based in local communities to build resilient local Neighbourhoods that help to improve health and wellbeing for its residents. From reducing the burden of deprivation and inequalities to improving mental health, tackling isolation and loneliness and improving physical health.
IGI - International General Insurance
IGI Insurance – Innovation, genuine and integrity. Those are IGI’s core values, to which we are proud to be held accountable. At IGI, we also believe all profitable companies have a responsibility to give back to the community and economy. Our annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) budget supports a wide array of areas for the betterment of society and communities. These range from supporting initiatives around gender equality in the workplace, projects to help underprivileged children around the world, cancer research, education scholarships and others.
Like Stepping Stones Play and Learn Group, IGI believes in taking small steps to create better lives. IGI is happy to be supporting Stepping Stones Play and Learn Group and its important work of improving the lives of children.
Colchester Catalyst Charity
Colchester Catalyst Charity seeks to help caring groups that provide services to people with medical conditions or disabilities living in the CO post code.
We are extremely grateful for the continued support we receive from the Catalyst Charity. They have contributed to the funding of our Summer Respite club which provides respite for children with additional needs and their families.
We are very grateful to the following Grant Awarding Foundations for awarding us grants enabling us to continue to support our children and families: