Children’s charity seeks to help projects in Essex
THE Children’s Alliance charity is looking for community projects to fund in Essex now to create better starts and brighter futures for all children.
So far, it has secured £60,000 in grants to fund community projects all over the UK.
From small wild swimming groups to long running sports clubs anyone can apply for funding. The project just needs to have something to do with water and swimming.
Children’s Alliance aims to give children the best start in life. It was founded by Water Babies’ late CEO Steve Franks in 2019. Water Babies is the world’s largest baby and toddler swimming school.
Although the organisation has been campaigning in Parliament and active in communities since 2019 it has just secured charitable status - a major milestone in its history.
With charitable status in place the team can continue the campaigns and projects they have been working on, and look toward to a future full of opportunities to make a difference to children.
The charity has benefitted 477 children to date, through the provision of SEN swimming lessons, surfing sessions, specialised swimwear and repairs to sensory pool facilities.
Now Children’s Alliance welcomes applications from projects in Essex who would benefit from funding.
This money could directly support a local community group, a school, a club, a special needs organisation or anything that in some way betters the lives of children and lets them experience the mental and health benefits of being in the water.
■■To find out more about how your project could access a grant, go to www.childrensalliance.org.uk.