The Police & Crime Commissioner Community Initiative Fund

Foundation Derbyshire is working with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) to seek applications from groups working to improve community safety and wellbeing across Derby and Derbyshire. The fund supports a range of initiatives including raising awareness of violence and abuse against women and girls, safeguarding vulnerable people and young people from exploitation, promoting online safety education, tackling substance misuse including alcohol through awareness and rehabilitation, reducing anti-social behaviour through diversionary activities and mentoring for young people, and developing projects that increase local safety and reduce crime instances. The fund provides grants to community groups for capital costs such as equipment, revenue costs including ongoing running expenses, and one-off events or projects. Applications are reviewed quarterly by a panel, and the maximum grant available is £2,500.