Local organisations, charities and community groups still have time to apply for up to £2,500 from Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (Commissioner), David Allen’s, Property Fund.
The funding aims to support projects to help tackle crime or prevent anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the county.
In his first 12 months, the Commissioner awarded £128,678 in funding to 61 community groups, charities and organisations through the Community Fund – a similar initiative. Some of these organisations included Barrow Army Cadet, Autism Support Allerdale and Copeland, Maryport Amateur Boxing Club and Kirkby Stephen Youth Centre.
Talking about the Property Fund, Commissioner David Allen said: "The Property Fund closes on Friday 17 October so I would really encourage community groups across Cumbria to apply.
“The Fund is a great opportunity for local organisations to get a boost to help them achieve their goals in tackling and preventing anti-social behaviour and providing activities to keep our young people safe and off our streets.
“I’m eager to give this money to groups who truly need and deserve it but I can only do that if people apply so please get them in soon.
“I firmly believe that the only way to keep our families safe is to keep pushing, to keep tackling issues as they arise and to start early, deflecting those who may become involved in ASB or crime away from involvement in it at an early age.
“Anti-social behaviour is the crime that is most likely to impact us and can take a terrible toll on individuals, particularly if people feel their community, or their home, is not safe. No one should feel unsafe on our streets or in their own homes, not here, not in Cumbria.
“More information can be found on my website www.cumbria-pfcc.gov.uk under ‘Property Fund’.
“All applications are considered and this funding could help. The Neighourhood Policing Team will help you through the application process and you can find your local team by entering your postcode into the Cumbria Police website homepage under ‘Find your area’.
“I’d encourage any group that fits the criteria to apply for funding. I’m eager to support initiatives that strengthens our county – the smallest project can make the biggest difference.”
Property Fund documents including the Guidance Form, Application Form, Process flow chart and FAQs can be found on the PFCC website.
Applications to the Property Fund will close on 17th of October at 5pm.