Our Funders & Supporters
UTurn couldn’t do what we do without the backing of our amazing funders, partners and supporters – past and present.
Together we create safe spaces, positive opportunities and early support for children and young people across our community.
Below are some of the organisations who have invested in our work and stood alongside us to keep young people safe, well and hopeful about their future.
The National Lottery Community Fund
National Lottery funding has helped UTurn stabilise and grow our youth work, keeping our hub open and enabling more projects, mentoring and activities for local young people.
Essex Community Foundation
Essex Community Foundation connects local donors with causes like UTurn, helping us run clubs, workshops and 1:1 support that respond directly to the needs of our community.
Essex County Council
Support from Essex County Council helps UTurn provide safe spaces, youth projects and practical support for children and young people across the county – including funding our Road to Resilience minibus
Essex Community Foundation
Essex Community Foundation connects local donors with causes like UTurn, helping us run clubs, workshops and 1:1 support that respond directly to the needs of our community.
Essex Police
Essex Police work alongside UTurn to keep young people safe, supporting prevention projects and youth work that offer trusted adults and positive alternatives to crime and anti-social behaviour.
Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Essex
The PFCC funds and supports UTurn programmes that reduce crime, exploitation and anti-social behaviour by offering mentoring, diversionary activities and early help for young people at risk.
Tendring Community Safety Partnership
Tendring Community Safety Partnership backs UTurn’s local work to tackle youth violence, anti-social behaviour and hidden harms through early intervention and youth provision.
Tendring Community Safety Partnership
Tendring Community Safety Partnership backs UTurn’s local work to tackle youth violence, anti-social behaviour and hidden harms through early intervention and youth provision.
Active Essex Foundation
Active Essex Foundation helps UTurn use sport and physical activity as a way to reach vulnerable young people, build confidence and keep them engaged in something positive.
Essex Violence & Vulnerability Unit (VVU)
The VVU funds UTurn’s projects that prevent serious youth violence and exploitation, supporting safe spaces, mentoring and targeted work with young people who may be at risk.
KFC Foundation
The KFC Foundation supports UTurn programmes that work with 11–25 year olds facing disadvantage, helping us provide safe spaces, mentoring and opportunities to build brighter futures.
FSJ (Fowler Smith & Jones)
FSJ support UTurn with grants for practical, local projects that make a real difference to young people and families in our area.
Grassroots / Colchester & Tendring Community Trust
Grassroots (Colchester & Tendring Community Trust) provides small but powerful grants that help UTurn run local sessions and activities for young people who are vulnerable, isolated or disadvantaged.
Localgiving – Magic Little Grants
Through Magic Little Grants, UTurn has received small pots of funding that support focused activities for young people around mental health, physical activity and community connection.
Barclays
Barclays’ support helps UTurn give young people extra opportunities – from skills and confidence-building to additional activities in our hub that prepare them for adult life.
Sport England
Sport England’s backing allows UTurn to use sport and physical activity to improve young people’s health, confidence and sense of belonging in their community.
Jack Petchey Foundation
The Jack Petchey Foundation enables UTurn to recognise young people’s achievements through awards and grants, giving them a voice in how money is spent and boosting their confidence.
Sport England
Sport England’s backing allows UTurn to use sport and physical activity to improve young people’s health, confidence and sense of belonging in their community.
AB Smith Ltd
We’re especially grateful to AB Smith Ltd, who choose to support UTurn every year. Their ongoing generosity helps us plan ahead and provide consistent support for the young people and families we work with.
