PCC allocates £150k From PCC’s Fund to help victims and reduce crime

Tim Passmore, Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner has announced the successful recipients of the latest wave of the PCC’s Fund grants.
Nine local organisations will share over £150k to fund various projects which contribute to reducing crime and disorder in the county, supporting young people and helping victims and witnesses of crime.
Tim Passmore said, “Commissioning services to support the work of the Constabulary is an important element of my role as Police and Crime Commissioner.
“I am absolutely delighted to be able to support these local organisations in their valuable work. We rely very heavily on the support of voluntary and community organisations and we are indebted to them for their commitment and enthusiasm.
“I truly believe that without the support of organisations such as these ones funded by the PCC’s Fund we would be a much poorer society.”
The successful recipients in this first funding wave of this financial year included Abbeycroft Leisure which received £9,372 to support Teen Chill Brandon, a club for young people aged 11-16. The club’s aim is to reduce antisocial behaviour (ASB) and provide a safe meeting place.
Bungay Town Council received £19,583 to launch a Youth Space project for 11–18 year-olds involved in anti-social behaviour.
Inspire Suffolk received £20,000 to support the Inspire Youth Outreach projects in Ipswich and Lowestoft which includes street outreach and youth work initiatives.
Ipswich Community Media and Learning received £19,200 to engage young offenders and those at risk of offending in creative activities to direct them towards positive behaviours.
Kids Inspire received £19,618 to support the Healing Connections project for children and young people in Ipswich who have experienced adverse childhood experiences.
Murrayside Community Development received £10,000 to expand activities and support for young people who regularly visit the community centre in Nacton Road, Ipswich.
Ormiston Families received £20,000 to allow them to continue the Breaking Barriers project for children and young people affected by parental imprisonment.
Suffolk Mind received £19,982.40 to provide mental health support for female victims of misogyny hate crimes.
Volunteering Matters received £20,000 to support the Suffolk Equip project for young people who are not in education or training, to divert them away from anti-social behaviour and crime.
The total sum for all projects is £157,755.40.
The Grant panel, which considers applications, includes a representative of the PCC’s team, a representative from Suffolk Community Foundation and Chairs of the local Community Safety Partnerships. The Panel is chaired by the PCC who is responsible for final determination of each award.