North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin’s Innovate to Grow scheme targets and invests in projects dealing with the root causes of crime across North Wales, especially ones that offer new and innovative ideas of preventing and tackling wrongdoing.
The initiative complements the priorities within the Commissioner’s Police and Crime Plan, as well as his Community Oriented Police Service (COPS) approach to serve all communities across North Wales. Examples of initiatives that could be eligible for support under the scheme include those covering youth services, early intervention, and adverse childhood experiences; drug, alcohol and substance misuse services; and organisations working to combat domestic abuse, sexual violence, and violence against women and girls.
Mr Dunbobbin has allocated £100,000 to the new scheme to support projects for up to one year, with the main focus being on innovation. A maximum of £5,000 will be available for each project; however, should the project be delivered across two or more counties, a maximum of £10,000 will be offered.
To be eligible for funding, applicants must be not-for-profit and must complete a business plan. The plan must align to one of the Commissioner’s policing priorities. All organisations also need to ensure they have a Welsh Language, Equal Opportunities and Social Value policy in place and show how they will be integrating these areas into the delivery of the project.
Summer Soccer Fund
To apply for funding from the Summer Soccer Fund, please complete the application form below for a Small Business Grant application, but state in the ‘Project Name’ box that your application is for the Summer Soccer Fund.
The deadline for applications is August 4th and all applications should be from a named club. Funding is available up to a maximum of £5,000 per club, but if the sessions cover two counties funding is available up to £10,000. Funding can go towards equipment, as well as the provision of activities, but must be spent during the summer period.
For further information on applying, please contact Hannah.Roberts@northwales.police.uk
Innovate to Grow documentation:
Please click on the links below to learn more on Innovate to Grow and how you can submit an application: