One million pounds has been seized from hands of criminals and given back to communities in West Yorkshire.
The investment comes from the Mayor’s Safer Communities Fund, which takes money recovered from criminals and reinvests it into local organisations working make the region safer.
The projects will help deliver on the priorities and themes in the Mayor’s new Police and Crime Plan, which include supporting vulnerable men and boys, safety of women and girls and reducing vulnerability.
A total of 58 community projects were awarded funds.
Since its inception in 2021, the Fund has handed out a total of £4,042,628 to 415 local projects.
Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, said:
Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire said: “I am delighted we have been able to invest in these local community groups, ensuring their crucial work continues.
“Projects like these which tackle problems at a grassroots level are instrumental to delivering our new Police and Crime Plan and making West Yorkshire a safer, fairer place for all.
“I can’t thank these organisations enough for the huge difference they make here in West Yorkshire – they have the power to truly transform lives.”
The funding comes from cash and assets seized from criminals by police and prosecutors under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
It is made available largely thanks to the efforts of the West Yorkshire Police’s Economic Crime Unit.
West Yorkshire Police Chief Constable John Robins QPM DL said:
“Our Economic Crime Unit relentlessly pursues serious and organised criminals to ensure that crime does not pay.
“That’s why it always gives me tremendous satisfaction to know that the hard work of our officers and financial investigators not only deprives these criminals of their ill-gotten gains but also provides much-needed support for groups and organisations who make such a positive impact across communities in West Yorkshire.”
A full list of of the projects which received funding in this round of the Mayor’s Safer Communities Fund c an be found on our website: Mayor’s Safer Communities Fund – Grant Round 7
The next round of funding will open for applications on Monday, June 2.
You can find out more information and how to apply on our website: Mayor’s Safer Communities Fund
