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Ipswich Borough Council's Executive will meet next week to approve vital funding for local charities and community groups, with proposed grants totalling £259,000 for the coming financial year.
Why it matters: The funding supports essential services for Ipswich residents across three priority areas: supporting residents during the cost-of-living crisis, supporting vulnerable residents, and supporting health improvement.
The details: Five organisations are in line for new two-year funding agreements starting April 2025:
BSC Multicultural Services
ICENI Ipswich
Ipswich Community Playbus
Ipswich Housing Action Group
Lighthouse Women's Aid
What they're saying: "The Council recognises the many valuable contributions that voluntary and community organisations make to Ipswich," says Councillor John Cook, Portfolio Holder for Communities and Sport.
For context: Several organisations will continue receiving support through existing grant agreements, including:
Citizens Advice Bureau Ipswich
Suffolk Refugee Support
Ipswich Furniture Project
ActivLives
Suffolk Law Centre
Home Start in Suffolk
Rock Paper Scissors
The bottom line: The funding forms part of the Council's Medium-Term Financial Plan, demonstrating a continued commitment to supporting voluntary and community sector organisations delivering essential services to Ipswich residents.
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