Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber awards more than £190,000 of money taken from criminals to 49 organisations to support the Police and Crime Plan.
The fund provides bi-annual support to voluntary and community groups that help to prevent crime and keep communities safe. Money for the fund is from the proceeds from the sale of items seized from criminals that cannot be returned to their rightful owners.
“Amongst the wide range of applications received, we have provided funding to community and voluntary organisations who are focused on tackling a wide range of key priority areas including early intervention youth support, improving road safety and tackling anti-social behaviour.
“By allocating this funding to organisations who are working in these areas, we are demonstrating that both my office and Thames Valley Police are working to make our communities safer,” Matthew said.
“I’m delighted that we are able to take money away from criminals and use it in a positive way, to support many of our hard-working community and voluntary organisations in the Thames Valley to reduce crime across our communities.”
Successful recipients have been invited to attend a presentation event, hosted by the Police & Crime Commissioner and Chief Constable, in Reading on November 21.
“This funding will ensure community and voluntary organisations can continue to run projects that play an important role in preventing crime and protecting our communities,” said Jason Hogg, Chief Constable for Thames Valley Police.
