A total of £201,077 has been awarded to 47 organisations across the Thames Valley through the latest round of the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner’s Community Fund.
The fund is jointly managed by Matthew Barber, Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner, and Chief Constable Jason Hogg.
It provides biannual grants to community and voluntary groups working to support the priorities in the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Police and Crime Plan.
Matthew Barber said: “Amongst the wide range of applications received, we have provided funding to community and voluntary organisations who are focused on tackling a range of key policing priorities including security improvements including CCTV, supporting diversionary activities for young people and improving road safety.”
The fund is generated from the sale of items seized from criminals that cannot be returned to their rightful owners.
It supports projects aimed at reducing crime and improving public safety.
Chief Constable Jason Hogg said: “This funding supports community and voluntary organisations to run projects that play an important role in preventing crime and protecting our communities.”
Successful applicants have been invited to a presentation event in Oxford on Friday, May 8.
Organisations received between £500 and £7,000 each.
A total of 287 applications were submitted, totalling more than £2 million in requested funding.
The scheme helps turn the proceeds of crime into positive action.
A full list of funded organisations is available on the Community Fund webpage.
