The Essex and Southend Sports Trust (EASST) provides charitable grants in support of sport and in particular football and cricket. The geographical area in which it operates is strictly limited to Southend-on-sea and the county of Essex .

Grants must be in accordance with the objectives of the charity.

Click here for more detailed guidelines relating to our activities.

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2007/08 Events

·          Free community tickets for the Essex Autogroup Southend Cricket Festival at Garon Park, Wednesday 30th July to Sunday 3rd August. Contact lisaferne@southend.gov.uk

·          EASST finances outdoor nets at Garon Park Centre of Cricketing Excellence.

·          Tom Canham and Akan Eka of Braintree Shotokan Karate Club travelled to Turkey in October 2007 to represent England in the World Karate Federation Championships thanks to a grant from EASST which made it possible for them to attend.

·          EASST contributes to the Southend Rugby Club schools programme, the Archery Range at Belchamps Scout Centre in Hawkwell and construction of nets at Coggeshall Cricket Club.

·          Essex cricketer Beth Wild benefits from Oxford University and EASST bursary scheme - click here.

·          Little Shrimps Activity Programme - call Steve Goodsell on 01702 314351 or click here.

·          Senior Shrimps Social Club Programme - call Steve Goodsell on 01702 341351 or click here.

·          Donations and patrons still required for £200,000 public appeal for Garon Park Centre of Cricketing Excellence. Call Joe Sims on 01245 471674 for details. Click here for the list of patrons and more information.