A SHARE of £100,000 is available to community groups that help the police reduce crime.
The Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber, announced the latest round of funding.
Organisations from across Thames Valley can apply for grants for projects that support at least one of Mr Barber’s five key priorities.
These are preventing crime, protecting vulnerable people, fighting modern crimes, reducing re-offending, and reducing the impact of illegal encampments.
Mr Barber said that he was pleased to be launching the Community Fund.
He said: “Community and voluntary groups are extremely active across the force area, and play a significant role in trying to help tackle local issues around crime prevention and supporting vulnerable groups.
“I hope to receive applications focusing on a range of areas within my Police and Criminal Justice Plan including crime prevention, modern crimes such as cybercrime and fraud, and reducing re-offending.”
Chief Constable John Campbell, said: “Using money generated from the sale of items seized from criminals that cannot be returned to their rightful owners is a great way of funding worthy projects and other work across the Thames Valley.
“This funding will play a big part in helping voluntary and community groups across the Thames Valley. It will allow them to continue to run projects that play such a big role in preventing crime and protecting our communities.”
The closing date for applications is 4pm on Friday, March 4.
For more information, visit: www.thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk/get-involved/community-fund
