Money seized from criminals used by young people to build brighter futures
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The Mayor's Safer Communities Fund takes money recovered from criminal activities, and grants it to community-based projects that are making their local area safer.
Mayor’s Safer Communities Fund
The Mayor’s Safer Communities Fund allows voluntary, community groups, charities and partners to apply for funding.
The Mayor's Safer Communities Fund is currently closed for applications
Mayor’s Safer Communities Fund - Grant Round 5
| Total monies to allocate | £1m |
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| Bids open | 9th October 2023 |
| Bids close | 10th November 2023 - 12pm noon |
| Funds awarded | 7th February 2024 |
| Application status | Closed |
Read more about the successful applications.
Mayor’s Safer Communities Fund - Grant Round 6
| Total monies to allocate | £TBC |
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| Bids open | 13 May 2024 |
| Bids close | Thursday 13th June 2024 - 12pm noon |
| Funds awarded | 11th September 2024 |
| Application status | Unopened |
Mayor's Safer Communities Fund News
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Read more about Money seized from criminals used by young people to build brighter futures
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Read more about £1 million of cash seized from criminals to benefit communities in West Yorkshire£1 million of cash seized from criminals to benefit communities in West Yorkshire
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Community groups working to improve safety are being urged to apply for a share of £1 million of funding made available today by the Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin.
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Read more about Victims of crime in West Yorkshire to benefit from money taken from criminalsVictims of crime in West Yorkshire to benefit from money taken from criminals
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Over £330,000 of cash seized from criminals is set to benefit victims of crime in West Yorkshire, thanks to funding from the Mayor of West Yorkshire.
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Read more about How to apply
How to apply
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Read more about Contact the Mayor’s Safer Communities Fund Team
Contact the Mayor’s Safer Communities Fund Team
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Read more about Successful Applications
Successful Applications
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Read more about Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Read more about Previous Grant Rounds
Previous Grant Rounds
The Mayor’s fund is financed from monies recovered by West Yorkshire Police under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA). The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 lets the police and prosecutors confiscate or recover the proceeds of crime from criminals.