Two children at Holiday Fun canteen enjoying lunch and looking at the camera with surprised faces. There are graphics on the image saying: 'Double the difference' and

Give a child a happier future this Christmas!

This winter, more and more families in Colchester face the impossible choice between heating and eating, as the financial strain grows during school holidays and weekends.

Together, we can change this. Your gift will support our Holiday Fun programme, offering free creative activities and warm meals to children and families during weekends and school holidays.

 

Every pound you give today via BigGive.org will be doubled (up to £30,740!)  giving more children a chance at a happier future!

Have your donation doubled today

Thank you to our supporters

As a charity, we rely on the support from our valued funders, sponsors and donors to help keep Firstsite fantastic, fun and free. We’d like to thank every one of our supporters for their continued generosity. If you would like to become a supporter of Firstsite, please contact [email protected].

Key Funders

Arts Council England
Colchester Borough Council
Coode-Adams Firstsite Trust
Essex County Council
Plus Tate

 

Programme Supporters

Trevor Fenwick
Art History Abroad

 

Current and Recent Project Funders

Arts Council Collection
Hervey Benham Trust
Essex Community Foundation
Essex Association of Local Councils
Henry Moore Foundation
The Ampersand Foundation
The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Art Fund

 

 

We would also like to thank those who wish to remain anonymous.

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Welcome area at Firstsite. 'Big Hello' (2018) Peter Liversidge. Photo by Jayne Lloyd.

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