Thames Valley awards £200,000 to crime prevention projects

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Thames Valley Police has awarded more than £200,000 to 36 organisations for crime prevention and community safety projects.

Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber and Chief Constable Jason Hogg have awarded more than £200,000 to 36 organisations across the region through the latest round of the Community Fund. The grants, ranging from £1,371 to £10,000, support community and voluntary projects focused on crime prevention and safety.

A total of 361 applications were submitted requesting more than £2.5 million in funding. After a competitive assessment process, 36 organisations were selected. Matthew Barber said the volume and quality of applications demonstrated the work taking place within communities to prevent crime and improve public safety.

The funded organisations are delivering practical projects including trauma-informed support for victims of crime, enhanced mentoring opportunities for young people, and initiatives to tackle anti-social behaviour such as CCTV camera installation. The fund is financed through the sale of items seized from criminals that cannot be returned to their rightful owners.

How it is being reported

• More than £200,000 awarded to crime prevention projectsA total of 36 organisations across the Thames Valley will benefit from the scheme.Bracknell News · 27 Oct, 05:00
• More than £200,000 awarded to crime prevention projectsA total of 36 organisations across the Thames Valley will benefit from the scheme.Reading Chronicle · 27 Oct, 05:00

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