The PCC Thames Valley Community Fund is an opportunity for community and voluntary groups to get involved and assist both the PCC and Thames Valley Police in tackling and reducing crime. Funding comes from the proceeds from the sale of items seized from criminals that cannot be returned to their rightful owner. Its purpose is to support voluntary and community groups that can help to prevent crime and keep communities safe, in line with the priorities of the Police & Crime Commissioner. This fund is open for applications twice a year.
Applications will be considered from voluntary and community groups. To be eligible, applicants should be:
-Working in the Thames Valley Police Force area.
-Able to demonstrate that the application supports one of the priority areas of the new Police and Criminal Justice Plan.
-A policing and/or community safety charity or community group.
Priority will be given to organisations that support one of the PCC’s Police and Crime Plan priorities:
-Protecting Communities (including anti-social behaviour and road safety)
-Protecting People (including domestic abuse and the night-time economy)
-Protecting Property (including cybercrime and fraud and retail crime)
A total of £200,000 is available for this round. There is no set limit for a grant. Funding is at the discretion of the Thames Valley PCC. Grants can be used either to support capital, revenue and project costs. Applicants will also be expected to explain what working links and relationships they have developed with the Office of the PCC and/or Local Police Area.
It is recommended that applicants review the Guidance Notes available on the funder’s website before submitting applications to the Community Fund.
All applications must be made by completing the online application form. Details and a link to the form are at www.thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk/get-involved/community-fund.
The closing date for this round of applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 9 September 2024. Successful applicants will be invited to attend a presentation event, hosted by the Police & Crime Commissioner and the Chief Constable, on Thursday 31 October 2024.
if you need further support from RVA with preparing your application or the policies and procedures required for this funding, please contact Herjeet Vass at herjeet.vass@rva.org.uk.