The Police Property Act Fund is available for the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and Chief Constable to jointly agree on donations to charitable purposes.
Each funding round has an accompanying decision paper. These can be found on the PCC's decisions page. On this page, you’ll find the latest successful applicants.
Round 3 - December 2025
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Police Arboretum Memorial Trust
Were awarded £1,000, a tribute to those from across policing who have given their lives to keep the public safe
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Were awarded £7,500 towards essential running and maintenance costs for the SOS Bus which provides a safety net for vulnerable individuals during night-time events across Suffolk.
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Were awarded £5,000 towards the Skills for Life project which recruits, trains and equips ex-offenders with the skills, self-esteem and discipline to set them on the path to paid employment.
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The Bumblebee Children’s Charity
Were awarded £400 to support the Suffolk Police Cadets in their Christmas activity to collect and wrap gifts for children at the Bumblebee Children’s Charity.
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Crimestoppers - Regional Manager Funding
Were awarded £11,000 to contribute to the Regional Manager post for the Eastern Region.
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Crimestoppers - Contact Centre 2026
Were awarded £23,634 towards the operation of the national contact centre in 2026/27.
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Suffolk Community Foundation: Ready to Rebuild
Were awarded £16,500 to establish the Ready to Rebuild Programme, which aims to provide a fast, flexible and responsive approach to supporting former offenders as they rebuild their lives after release.
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Suffolk Community Foundation: Suffolk Medal
Were awarded £750 towards The Suffolk Medal which celebrate individuals who make Suffolk a better place, fostering civic pride, volunteering and community cohesion.
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Were awarded £250 to support Suffolk Police Cadet Leader recruitment events planned for 2026.
Round 2 - June 2025
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Were awarded £4,500 towards the cost of holding the National Police Memorial Day with a donation of £1,500 a year for three years.
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British Association for Women in Policing
Were awarded £350 for the annual membership fee which enables all officers and staff to benefit from BAWP’s work enhancing careers and strengthening the overall health of the workforce.
Round 1 - March 2025
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Suffolk Lowland Search and Rescue (Sulsar)
Were awarded £37,500 towards three years running costs of the charity including building and vehicle running costs, insurance, team kit and equipment.
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Suffolk Neighbourhood Watch (SNWA)
Were awarded £11,650 towards increased activity over the next 2 years. The focus will be
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Care of Police Survivors (COPS)
Were awarded £1,500 to support the work of the charity in 2025/26, primarily providing peer support to the families of police officers and staff who have lost their lives while on duty.
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Were awarded £21,683 towards the operation of the national contact centre in 2025/26.