MATTHEW Barber, Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Thames Valley, has officially opened the latest round of community funding for crime prevention.
It is the second round of support through The Community Fund, an initiative jointly managed by the PCC and chief constable which aims to support organisations working to help prevent crime and keep communities safe.
£200,000 of funding is available, raised through the sale of items seized during the course of investigations which could not be returned to their rightful owners.
Organisations from across the Thames Valley can apply for grants for projects that support one of the PCC’s ‘Police and Criminal Justice Plan’ priorities.
These priorities include preventing crime and protecting communities, fighting serious organised crime, combating fraud and cyber crime, improving the criminal justice system and reducing re-offending, and tackling illegal encampments.
Applications can be made via: thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk/get-involved/community-fund.
Applications close at noon on Monday, September 11, and successful applicants will be invited to attend a presentation event on Thursday, November 2.
PCC Mathew “I’m pleased to announce the second round of this year’s Community Fund is now open for applications. This round is an exceptional £200,000 and we are delighted to be able to offer community and voluntary groups the chance to apply with the aim of reducing crime in our communities.
“In the Thames Valley, we are fortunate to have an active community who play a significant role in supporting us to tackle local issues around crime prevention and supporting vulnerable groups.
“I have been out to visit several groups previously funded this year to see how the Community Fund is benefitting our communities. Over the past month, I have visited five organisations who are working hard to support a number of my key policing priorities.
“I look forward to receiving applications which focus on a range of areas within my Police and Criminal Justice Plan including crime prevention, modern crimes such as cybercrime and fraud, supporting victims and reducing re-offending.”
Jason Hogg, Chief Constable for Thames Valley Police, said: “The Community Fund provides an opportunity for community and voluntary groups to apply for funding in support of projects which are focused on key policing priorities in Thames Valley.
“Being able to use this money, which has been generated from the sale of items seized from criminals, to support projects who are working to support our communities is a real privilege.
“This funding will ensure groups can continue to run projects that play an important role in preventing crime and protecting our communities.
