We were founded in 1989 by Westley Sandford who realised that the voluntary and community organisations of North East Essex could use some help. Westley decided to set up an independent charitable trust to support those organisations and, in turn, the residents of Colchester and Tendring. Grassroots is the working name of Colchester and Tendring Community Trust which is registered at the Charity Commission. Registered charity number 803193.