Court Knoll Lodge No. 9194

Grassroots, a registered charity which has been operating since 1991, specialises in making small grants to voluntary and community organisations involved in social welfare in North East Essex.

During the last financial year their small grants programme awarded £13,915 to 38 local causes. An estimated 500 people will benefit due to these awards – a relatively small amount of money to make a major impact in Colchester and Tendring.

At Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), the horses benefit the lives of over 25,000 disabled children and adults.

Is dedicated to accelerating a cure and making a life-changing difference for every single person affected by a brain tumour.