A £5,000 grant from Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson’s Community Action Fund will contrubute towards the Bobby Van’s running costs
THE Bobby Van has been awarded a grant of £5,000 from the Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson’s Community Action Fund as part of an £83,000 package for projects across the county.
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) runs the fund in partnership with Wiltshire and Swindon Community Foundation to distribute provides grants of up to £5,000 for projects that help tackle crime and anti-social behaviour, reduce violence and serious harm, support victims and improve community safety.
This funding supports a range of community led initiatives that align with the Police and Crime Commissioner's Police and Crime Plan’s, helping local organisations deliver practical solutions to challenges facing communities across Wiltshire and Swindon.
Bobby Van Director Jennie Shaw said: “We are extremely grateful to Philip and the community foundation for this support, which will make a valuable contribution to our running costs.
“Each year we need to raise more than £400,000 without any statutory support to maintain our service and meet demand so this is very much appreciated.”
Philip said: Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson said: "I am delighted to see more than £83,000 being invested into local organisations that are making a real difference in communities across Wiltshire and Swindon.
“Our voluntary and community sector plays a crucial role in supporting vulnerable people, preventing crime and creating safer, stronger communities. These organisations understand the needs of the people they work with and are often best placed to deliver meaningful and lasting change.
“The Community Action Fund allows us to invest directly in projects that support the priorities in my Police and Crime Plan and help address the issues that matter most to local residents. I look forward to seeing the positive impact these projects have over the coming months.”