Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner announces £350,000 of funding for Round 5 of the Community Safety Fund

This takes the overall investment committed to the Community Safety Fund to £1.85m. 

Round 5 of the fund is focused on the purchase and installation of equipment and assets that will support the reduction of crime and improvement in community safety, for projects to be completed by 31 March 2025.

The CSF can provide funding of between £500 and £35,000 towards projects that meet the scheme criteria and are led by voluntary and community sector organisations, social 
enterprises or town and parish councils.

The focus for this round will include projects and activities as below:
• Purchase of equipment / assets which facilitate activities that will: divert people from crime or antisocial behaviour taking place in the local area; support people who may be particularly at risk of becoming victims of crime, or have previously been victims of crime
• Measures / minor work to improve the security of community buildings or assets e.g. security measures, fencing, CCTV, alarm systems etc.
• Measures to improve the safety of outdoor public spaces e.g. CCTV installation, fencing etc 

PCC Jonathan Evison said "We have seen a tremendous impact from the £1.85m of investments made to date through four rounds of the Community Safety Fund since its  launch in May 2022. That is why I am so pleased to announce a further £350,000 of funding to support community projects across the Humber through Round 5 of the grant scheme.

"I look forward to seeing a range of projects come forward that will improve the safety and security of our local communities, community assets and public spaces.”

The deadline for applications is 07 October 2024 at 23:59. 

For more information and how to apply, please click here.