Jabbin Dabber Boxing Club in Nantwich is among the local projects to benefit from a share of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s £150,000 fund.
The club, based on Welsh Row, is one of 40 across Nantwich and Crewe which will get a share from Dan Price.
Nantwich Youth and Community Centre also benefited from another £5,000 grant.
The PCC saw a rise in applications for the fund, with projects aimed at helping people connect through shared activities and those giving young people positive outlets to build confidence.
The fund was originally set at £100,000, but after receiving almost three times as many applications as the previous round, Mr Price decided to increase the fund to £150,000.
Among the Crewe and Nantwich groups to benefit from up to £5k each are:
Jabbin Dabber Boxing Club (Nantwich) – purchasing new weights and fitness equipment to expand youth training sessions and encourage positive, active lifestyles.
Crewe Men in Sheds – purchasing a new power tool to support woodworking projects that bring people together, promote creativity and reduce isolation.
Choose Your Story (Crewe) – delivering the Begin Again project to support vulnerable women through wellbeing workshops and emergency support bags.
The Wishing Well (Crewe) – investing in sensory equipment and emotional regulation sessions for young people attending its youth clubs.
Mr Price said: “Groups like Crewe Men in Sheds and Jabbin Dabber Boxing Club play a vital role in their communities.
“They bring people together, build confidence and help reduce isolation, strengthening community ties and making neighbourhoods safer and more connected.
“The quality and number of applications this year has been mind blowing.
“That’s why I increased the SWAP Fund by £50,000, to make sure even more local projects can benefit and continue making a positive difference across Cheshire.”
The fund is financed through the Proceeds of Crime Act, using money seized directly from criminals operating in Cheshire.
In total, Dan has now provided £350,000 to support community projects since his SWAP Fund started in September 2024.
Further funding will be released in 2026, offering new opportunities for community projects to apply for support.
A full list of all the awarded projects is available here.
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