Commissioner invests over £161,000 of seized criminal cash into Lancashire communities

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, has invested £161,195.44 of money seized from criminals into 32 community organisations, supporting projects that will prevent crime, tackle anti-social behaviour, and protect vulnerable people across the county.

The latest round of the Commissioner’s Community Fund will support a wide range of initiatives delivered by local charities, community groups, councils and partners. Projects focus on key priorities within the Police and Crime Plan, including youth diversion, tackling anti-social behaviour, and preventing violence against women and girls (VAWG).

Schemes funded in this round include targeted summer diversionary programmes for young people, community safety initiatives, and specialist support and awareness projects designed to reduce harm and build stronger, safer neighbourhoods.

A number of projects will provide safe, positive activities for young people during peak periods of risk, particularly over the summer months, helping to steer them away from crime and anti-social behaviour. Others focus on raising awareness of domestic abuse, supporting victims, and challenging harmful behaviours to prevent violence against women and girls.

Community-led initiatives funded in this round include sports and mentoring programmes, youth hubs, outreach work, creative and digital engagement projects, and campaigns to improve online and community safety. Several schemes will also strengthen relationships between communities and local policing teams, helping to build trust and confidence.

The investment also includes partnership funding through Community Safety Partnerships and local MPs, recognising the important role of local leadership in identifying and addressing neighbourhood issues.

Clive Grunshaw, Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire, said:

“I’m proud to be investing money taken from criminals back into the communities they have harmed, supporting projects that are making a real difference to people’s lives.

“These schemes show the strength of community-led work right across Lancashire. From helping young people make positive choices, to supporting victims and tackling anti-social behaviour, this funding is about prevention—stopping issues before they escalate.

“Policing alone cannot solve these challenges. It’s through strong partnerships, local knowledge, and early intervention that we can build safer communities and reduce crime in the long term.

“I look forward to seeing the impact these projects have and will continue to work closely with partners to ensure this funding delivers real value and safer streets for everyone.”

This latest investment builds on continued funding through the Commissioner’s Community Fund, which reinvests money seized from criminals into initiatives that support safer, stronger communities across Lancashire. Find out more and how to apply at lancashire-pcc.gov.uk/grant-funding/

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