Community groups across Crewe who work towards preventing crime and anti-social behaviour - can now apply for financial support from Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer's 'Community Action Fund.'

The fund makes £100,000 available for projects which benefit their local community - working towards improving the safety of individuals in the area.

Individual bids of up to £5,000 can be submitted by applicants who are working with their local policing team to address their area's priorities. Applications are welcome from community, voluntary or third sector groups, including Parish Councils.

John Dwyer, Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire Constabulary is urginigncommunity groups to come forward (Cheshire Constabulary).

John Dwyer, Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire Constabulary, told Nub News: "Preventing and tackling crime is a priority in my Police and Crime Plan.

"I believe the key to this is for communities to work closely with their local policing teams to make their neighbourhood a safe and positive place to live"

"My Community Action Fund will support the local groups which have these priorities at the heart of their work, providing the resources they need to make a real difference.

"I am really looking forward to hearing about all of the important work that happens across Cheshire as a result of these projects."

Any bids must be match-funded to provide the maximum benefit to the area, meaning the true value of the fund increases to £200,000 (Cheshire Constabulary).

Applications run in two windows across the year. The first is from 1 April - 30 June.

The second window is from 1 September - 30 November.

Any bids must be match-funded to provide the maximum benefit to the area, meaning the true value of the fund increases to £200,000.

Macclesfield FC Community Sports Trust was a previously successful applicant and benefitted from £5,000 from the fund.

The trust provides engagement activities for children and young people in the area including sports, music and personal development.

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire Constabulary, John Dwyer, supporting community projects. A park project in Cheshire. (Cheshire Constabulary).

The Community Action Fund has helped the trust to deter anti-social behaviour in the area thanks to their free STREETBLUEZ youth engagement programme. 

To find out more about the Community Action Fund and for information on how to apply, click HERE.

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