The Community Safety Fund launched by Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Evison in 2022 has awarded its second round of grants for community projects totalling over £300,000. Almost £700,000 has now been awarded to 50 projects since the fund opened.
A variety of projects in the latest round, which are based right across the Humber region, include:
- CCTV and security improvements to community assets.
- Support for victims of Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Sexual Violence.
- Diversionary activities for young people through a number of sport and non-sport programmes.
- Support for Armed Forces veterans in the Criminal Justice System.
- Education and support for women from minority backgrounds who are affected by domestic abuse.
Click here to view a list of the successful projects in Round Two. The third round of applications is currently open and closes on 14th June 2023.
Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Evison said: “We have had another excellent response to our funding programme with more outstanding project ideas coming forward. I’m very pleased that this fund is helping communities to cut crime and anti-social behaviour, make our neighbourhoods safer and protect people affected by abuse and violence.”
Click here for more information on the Community Safety Fund
