A new fund offering grants of up to £5,000 has been launched to support community projects and activities across the local area that help to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour.
The Commissioner’s Crime Prevention Fund has been launched in partnership between the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Somerset Community Foundation and Quartet Community Foundation.
Community groups and charities can now apply for funding, which doesn’t have to be paid back, of between £1,000 to £5,000 to help create safer communities in Avon and Somerset.
Mark Shelford, Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner, said: “I am delighted that my office, SCF and QCF have set up this important Crime Prevention fund to help create safer communities.
“Local residents know their neighbourhoods better than anyone and we want to help communities prevent crime in their area.
“We want to support a real range of projects that help prevent crime as outlined in my Police and Crime Plan.
“So, if you, your neighbours or your community have ideas, initiatives or projects that does just this, please apply for a grant so local people can benefit from reduced crime.
“I look forward to supporting and visiting these projects – start applying”
A total of £200,000 is available from the fund. There will be three opportunities to apply across the year.
Groups based in B&NES, Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire should apply via the Quartet Community Foundation.