Cash from drug dealers used to help Lancashire rough sleepers

Summarised from LancsLive's report · Updated 12 Oct, 19:38 · Archive

Police proceeds from crime are funding homelessness and mental health projects in West Lancashire.

Money seized by police as proceeds of crime is being used to help rough sleepers and homeless people in West Lancashire. The Birchwood Charity's 'Breaking the Cycle' project and Hope Street's 'Safe Pathways' project have received funding through Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner's grant scheme, supported by West Lancashire MP Ashley Dalton. In total, five organisations are receiving funding focused on prevention of homelessness-related crime, anti-social behaviour and social exclusion.

The Birchwood Charity supports people experiencing homelessness and mental health issues through housing support, counselling and wellbeing services. 'Breaking the Cycle' is a three-year project providing one-to-one support for people at risk of homelessness, activities for young people and group sessions for women. Hope Street's 'Safe Pathways' project provides free meals, helps people access safe accommodation and offers further support to those experiencing homelessness in Ormskirk.

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• Cash seized from Lancashire drug dealers used to help rough sleepers'Money taken from criminals is invested back into Lancashire to make our streets safer'LancsLive · 12 Oct, 18:18

In this story: Lancashire · West Lancashire · The Birchwood Charity · Hope Street · Ashley Dalton · Skelmersdale · Ormskirk

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