Help Strengthen Your Winster Village Neighbourhood Watch – Funding, Support & Materials Available

Dear Neighbourhood Watch Member,
 

Rural communities thrive when people feel connected, informed and supported – and Neighbourhood Watch plays a vital role in making that happen.
 

We’re currently inviting members across our rural villages to consider opening (or re-activating) a Neighbourhood Watch for their village, with full support available to help you get started.
 

To support this, we have up to £250 of PCC funding available per village. This funding can be used for practical, visible community engagement that genuinely helps increase sign-ups, including:
 

Postcards are particularly effective in rural areas, helping to boost online sign-ups, reach residents who aren’t on social media, and give people a simple reminder to get involved.
 

We can support you with village-specific materials that make joining quick, simple and accessible.
 

Alongside this, we’re developing a Rural Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator Network. Our aim is to have a named coordinator in each rural village, all connected together to share information, funding opportunities and good practice.
 

As part of this network, coordinators will:

Neighbourhood Watch can also work alongside existing village Facebook groups, using them as a simple way to share updates and reach residents where they already are.
 

This isn’t about doing everything alone – it’s about working together as a coordinated rural network, helping villages feel connected, supported and able to thrive.
 

👉 Ready to create a Watch for your village?

Simply email hello@derbyshireneighbourhoodwatch.co.uk and we’ll get in touch for an informal chat about next steps, funding and support.

Together, we can build stronger, more connected rural communities.