Community groups and organisations in Nantwich can now apply for a slice of £100,000 to make their neighbourhoods safer and stronger.
The money is being offered by Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dan Price as part of his SWAP Fund – Safety, Working Together, Action and Prevention.
It is designed to back projects that tackle issues communities care about, such as reducing anti-social behaviour to creating safe spaces for young people.
Money for the fund comes from the Proceeds of Crime Act – cash taken from criminals operating in Cheshire.
Now it’s being redirected to deliver positive change for communities.
Nantwich Youth and Community Centre (NYCC) was a recent recipient of a grant.
Grants of up to £5,000 are available. Matched funding is not required but in-kind matching is encouraged such as pledging volunteer hours.
Dan Price, Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC), said: “People in Nantwich, Crewe and across Cheshire know best what will make their neighbourhoods safer and stronger.
“The SWAP Fund is about putting resources into their hands so they can take action that works locally.
“We’ve seen how previous projects have changed lives, and I’m looking forward to supporting more fantastic ideas that will benefit communities right here.”
Projects run by NYCC are showing how proceeds of crime can be turned into positive opportunities for young people.
At the Birchin Lane venue, NYCC organised two teen rock festivals — events created by young people, for young people — alongside a programme of day trips.
Nantwich Town Cllr Anna Burton, one of the trustees at NYCC, said: “These events really helped put NYCC on the map and boosted the confidence of young musicians, many of whom were performing live for the first time.
“One of the highlights was a 16-year-old chef, Harrison, from South Cheshire College, who prepared food for one of the festivals.
“His dishes were outstanding, and he conducted himself with great professionalism.
“It was a real confidence boost for him, giving him the chance to showcase both his culinary skills and his knowledge of food hygiene in front of his peers.”
The PCC is inviting funding applications that address at least one of the following priorities:
Improve community safety
Reduce offending and reoffending
Support victims of crime
Address crime and anti-social behaviour
Create positive activities for young people
Promote crime prevention and early intervention
Applications for the SWAP Fund are welcome before 5pm on October 17th.
More details and the application form are available here.
See what projects have benefitted from the SWAP fund here.
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