Nigel Farage has announced a £250,000 fund for charities and community organisations in Clacton following his re-election as the area's MP.
The Reform UK leader has written to residents confirming the creation of the Clacton Community Fund, with the money donated by his party.
Mr Farage had pledged £250,000 during the summer to cover the approximate cost of the parliamentary by-election which resulted in his re-election.
He said the party was unable to simply hand the money to the council and has instead decided to distribute it directly to organisations and causes within the constituency.
In the letter, Mr Farage states: “Charity begins at home. It’s a long-standing principle of mine.
“That’s why we are setting up the Clacton Community Fund, with £250,000 donated by Reform UK.
“It will be used to directly support many worthy causes, and many needy people.”
Community groups, charities, non-profit organisations and other causes supporting people in the area are now being encouraged to put themselves forward for funding.
Residents can also nominate organisations they believe deserve financial support.
Applications and suggestions can be submitted through a form on the Reform UK website.
Mr Farage said a committee in the area would decide how the money should be distributed, with the aim of ensuring it has the greatest possible impact.
He added that he wanted residents to play a role in deciding which organisations benefit from the fund, describing the initiative as “real, local democracy at work”.
Mr Farage concluded: “The people of Clacton have been with Reform from the very beginning.
“You first elected me as your MP two years ago, and re-elected me with even more votes in August.
"The road to Downing Street, and to getting our country back, begins here in Clacton."
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