Community Grants Fund

The Neighbourhood Watch Network Community Grants Fund supports registered Neighbourhood Watch volunteers in England and Wales who deliver community safety and connection initiatives. The fund is themed annually to include different routes for funding. In 2025, two routes were available: Route 1 (£60) for purchasing Neighbourhood Watch merchandise to increase memberships, and Route 2 (up to £500) for activities addressing Violence Against Women and Girls, street robbery, and knife crime through crime prevention events, community meetings, and information sessions. Only registered Neighbourhood Watch coordinators or officers representing recognized schemes, groups, areas, or associations with 10 or more registered members are eligible to apply. The fund aims to support volunteer-led work that makes communities safer, more connected, and vibrant, while ensuring volunteers don't end up out of pocket for their community work.