Community Fund – Deadline on 6 February 2023

Organisation
Reading Voluntary Action (RVA)
Article date
22 August 2022
Primary interest
Voluntary sector

The Community Fund (previously known as the Police Property Act Fund) supports voluntary and community groups that help to prevent crime and keep communities safe.

The Fund is open for applications twice a year for projects that help to achieve the objectives of the PCC’s Police and Criminal Justice Plan. This 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.

What are the funder’s priorities?

Organisations from across Thames Valley can apply for grants for projects that support one of the PCC’s ‘Police and Criminal Justice Plan’ priorities:

  • Strong Local Policing (preventing crime and protecting communities)
  • Fighting Serious Organised Crime (protecting vulnerable people)
  • Fighting Fraud and Cybercrime (fighting modern crimes)
  • Improving the Criminal Justice System (reducing re-offending)
  • Tackling illegal encampments (reducing the impact of encampments)
Who can apply?

Please check that you meet the following criteria before making an application.

Your organisation should be:
  • Working in the Thames Valley Police Force area,
  • Able to demonstrate that the application supports one of the priorities areas of the new Police & Criminal Justice Plan,
  • A policing and/or community safety-related charity or community group,
  • Registered Charity,
  • Voluntary Community Organisation,
  • Not for profit Limited by guarantee.
How much can organisations apply for?

The grant of £100,000 is available to community groups helping to support policing and prevent crime, There is no minimum amount.

Is there a deadline?

Applications for the Community Fund are now open, Applications close at 4 pm on Monday 6 February 2023.

How to apply:
  •  To apply, fill in the online application form on the Link, successful applicants will be invited to attend a presentation event, hosted by the Police & Crime Commissioner and Chief Constable, on Thursday 30 March 2023 in Reading.
  • If you require a Word/PDF/printed copy of the form to complete, please email OPCC.Comms@thamesvalley.police.uk.
Further information and support from RVA: