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£100k Fuels Community Safety Projects
23 Jul
Summary
- Over £100,000 distributed to 13 organizations.
- Safe and Sound Plan supports harm reduction initiatives.
- Grants range up to £10,000 for community projects.
In its inaugural year, the Safe and Sound Plan has successfully distributed more than £100,000 to thirteen diverse organizations. This initiative, relaunched in May of last year, is dedicated to supporting projects aimed at reducing harm, preventing offending, and assisting vulnerable populations.
Beneficiaries include the Northamptonshire Rape Crisis Centre, which received £8,252. These funds were instrumental in providing an eight-week art therapy course for survivors of sexual violence, fostering a safe and trauma-informed environment.
The fund, administered by the police, fire, and crime commissioner, allows community groups, charities, and local organizations to apply for grants of up to £10,000. Commissioner Danielle Stone highlighted the plan's focus on preventing violence against women and girls and enhancing services for crime victims.
