News

Find out the latest news from our most recent activities at ACT.

Following King Charles’ visit to Colchester recently in 2023, where he met a number of local community groups
and charities in the city, we are proud to be looking to support many more projects that help to make life better for so many people in the area.

Charity Treasurer Wanted!!

Are you financially savvy with a passion for giving back? We are looking for a dedicated, experienced Treasurer to join our board of trustees and help manage our finances. 

How Anglian Community Trust Sparks Change 

ACT’s Chair, Michael Pollington, recently sat down with Justine Abson, the Head of Marketing at Radar Healthcare, to discuss his role as the Chair of the Anglian Community Trust and the amazing projects it has funded over the last year. 

Colchester Sixth Form College student wins £300 prize for film about teen anxiety

Eva Jones, who is studying Films Studies at the Colchester Sixth Form College, received the award after competing with a large number of other young filmmakers from Colchester and Tendring. Watch the other film entries here.

Level Best’s allotments more accessible thanks to generous grant funding from ACT

Young people with severe learning disabilities, who are supported by Level Best Enterprises, can now access the charity’s allotments for longer periods thanks to generous funding from Anglian Community Trust.

ACT funds two new youth programmes

Anglian Community Trust has funded two new projects that will help to improve the lives of young disadvantaged people in North East Essex, many suffering from mental health problems.

ACT funds two new youth programmes

Anglian Community Trust has funded two new projects that will help to improve the lives of young disadvantaged people in North East Essex, many suffering from mental health problems.

ACT’s Young Lives Film Competition

We have launched a new film competition, in association with Underdog Crew Studios, which invites young people, between the ages of 11 – 18, to submit a 2 minute film about their lives.

Opening of the Level Best Enterprises

We were delighted to award Level Best Enterprises £500 towards some recycling cups for its new cafe.

Opening of the Level Best Enterprises

We were delighted to award Level Best Enterprises £500 towards some recycling cups for its new cafe.

Opening of the Level Best Enterprises

We were delighted to award Level Best Enterprises £500 towards some recycling cups for its new cafe.

Social Impact Hackathon

We were pleased to award £20,000 towards a number of projects have been supported by the Social Impact Hackathon, driven by The Weave.