Preston and South Ribble community groups share nearly £30k funding boost

Part of a £125k grant has been invested into community projects across Preston and South Ribble.

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw awarded 28 schemes with grants of up to a maximum of £5k – six of these being focused on Preston and South Ribble.

The projects aim to deliver a mix of work, all aimed at deterring crime and protecting people, including diversionary activity, support and signposting, victim support and education.

He said: “I’m pleased to be able to utilise money taken from offenders that cause harm and invest back into Lancashire protecting communities and preventing crime.

“The standard of applications was extremely high and I’m looking forward to seeing how these projects, in their own way, have a positive impact on our communities and support the delivery of our policing priorities.

“By empowering communities, backing the people who know their neighbourhoods best and addressing local concerns, we’re able to make a real, measurable, cost-effective difference in tackling crime.

“Preventing crime and stopping people from becoming victims in the first place is, alongside strong enforcement, a key part of keeping Lancashire safe. This can only be achieved by getting upstream and having strong leadership, a strong police force and strong deterrents.”

Here is a full list of community projects which have received grants across Preston and South Ribble.

The Foxton Centre – Preston

The Foxton Centre has been awarded £5,000 to provide a weekly space at the Women’s Centre for 2-3 hours. Women from Mill Bank, service users and other similar projects have come together so they can access all avenues of support from trained professionals.

Community Network and Outreach Service – South Ribble

Community Network and Outreach Service intends to run a weekly safe space for young people to socialise, access a meal and work with them on project ideas and events for the wider community, shaped by them. They have been awarded £5,000.

Preston Vocational Centre

The ‘Build Your Future: Pathways to Construction’ project at Preston Vocational Centre has been awarded £4,492 with the aim of engaging vulnerable young people by introducing them to the construction industry. The scheme will provide them with valuable skills while addressing issues related to antisocial behaviour and low-level criminality.

Preston North End Community and Education Trust

Preston North End Community and Education Trust will deliver two-hour long sessions and recreational activities with young people in Bamber Bridge. They aim to divert young people from antisocial behaviour in that area. They have been awarded £5,000.

Mill Bank Wellbeing Centre – Preston

Mill Bank Wellbeing Centre will deliver group team building days at multiple locations including The Foxton Centre, PNE Educational Trust, The Harris, The Youth Zone and Family Hubs. They have been awarded £5,000 for the project.

Mentorfit – Ribble Valley

Mentorfit wishes to deliver their Mentorfit programme to young people aged between 13 and 17 during the October and February half terms. They have been awarded with £4,600.

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