Wiltshire Police Authority, working with the Community Foundation for Wiltshire and Swindon, has established a fund to help local groups address crime and anti-social behaviour, and improve personal and community security.
The funds arise from the proceeds of the disposal of unclaimed property, which is usually around £25,000 per annum. The Trustees are particularly keen to support projects which seek to bring communities together to tackle local issues improving trust and understanding, and welcomes projects which offer a new or innovative approach. We would expect that applications would focus on one or more of the following areas.
• Anti-social behaviour
• Crime in local neighbourhoods
• Drug and alcohol related crime
• Reducing re-offending
• Violence against women and girls
• Youth crime
“This fund gives an exceptional opportunity for groups to ‘make a difference’ in their communities making them a better place to live for everyone,” said Angus Macpherson, Trustee of The Community Foundation. Applications of up to £3,000 are being invited from groups to enable a project in their community. The closing date for applications is Friday 16th February.
For further information please visit The Community Foundation website at www.wscf.org.uk or telephone the grant team on 01380 729284.
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