Police offer money for projects to cut crime

The West Yorkshire Police Community Trust – which is partly funded by seizing assets from criminals under the Proceeds of Crime Act – can offer up to 2,500 in its latest grants round.

A total of 50,000 worth of funding has been allocated to this grant round and applications are sought from community and volunteer groups as well as charities and other non-profitable organisations that can make a positive difference.

Bob Lewis, trustee of the West Yorkshire Police Community Trust, said: "We're encouraging groups from across West Yorkshire to apply for a grant from the community trust.

"We have seen some great work and projects from previous applicants and we're sure this will continue this year.

"The trust remains committed to funding these grants at a local level because of the valuable benefits that are achieved.

"It has supported hundreds of local community groups and small charities across West Yorkshire over the years, helping them to make a real difference to the lives of others."

The community trust has distributed almost 800,000 since it was established in 1996.

Last year's grant recipients included Bradford Dragons Basketball Club which was given 1,440 to help deliver outdoor basketball taster sessions in parks and outdoor courts around the Bingley area.

Its aim was to try to attract more young people away from anti-social behaviour by becoming involved in a new sport.

The deadline for submitting applications is September 10, 2010 and to apply, call 01924 292646 or email [email protected].

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