Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner is investing even more in local community organisations that support community safety and prevent crime.
PCC David Keane says he has backed up his commitment to supporting local communities by redirecting funding from his commissioning budget to increase the annual Safer Communities Fund by £40,000.
This means that £100K will be available over the course of this financial year (2018/19) for projects which make a difference in their village, town or city.
The commissioner launched this year’s fund this week, with £25,000 up for grabs between now and Thursday 31st May when the first round of applications close.
Applications will be considered from groups whose work is Cheshire based and supports crime prevention or reduction or meets one of the objectives in the commissioner’s police and crime plan.
This could include, but is not limited to: projects that support victims, protect vulnerable people, tackle anti-social behaviour or drug issues, improve road safety or promote a safe night time economy.
Each individual project is entitled to bid for up to £5,000 but there is no minimum funding level, no project is too small.
David said: “My Safer Communities Fund has already benefited a vast array of projects across Cheshire that work tirelessly to make their communities safer places to live.
“Last year, I was able to fund 15 projects which will make a real difference and will help to reduce crime and promote safety messages to their communities.
“I’m pleased to be able to commit even more of my budget to this year’s fund.”
He added: “The fund is about empowering local people, giving support to local projects and making our local communities safer.
“Local people understand their area better than anyone else and can make significant contributions to build safer, more secure communities on behalf of the public.”
The application window for the first round of the funding closes at 5pm on Thursday 31st May.
Successful applicants will be notified by the end of June.
To apply for the fund or for more information, please visit www.cheshire-pcc.gov.uk/what-im-doing/safer-communities-fund
