West Yorkshire communities set to benefit from £400k fund seized from criminals
Projects that make West Yorkshire safer are set to receive a boost thanks to cash seized from criminals
Communities across West Yorkshire could benefit from a share of £400,000 seized from criminals to help make neighbourhoods safer.
Mayor Tracy Brabin is making the money available through the latest round of the region’s Safer Communities Fund, which supports grassroots organisations working to prevent crime and support vulnerable people.
The funding will help deliver a range of projects, including activities for children and young people, support for survivors and initiatives aimed at reducing violence.
Around £5.4m has been awarded to community groups through the Mayor’s Safer Communities Fund and People’s Fund over the past five years.
Tracy Brabin said: “By stripping criminals of their assets and putting that money back into our neighbourhoods, we’re actively preventing crime, opening doors for young people and backing survivors.
“This investment will play an important part in making West Yorkshire a safer, fairer place.”
Chief Constable Sir John Robins encouraged community organisations to apply, praising the work of West Yorkshire Police’s Economic Crime Unit in removing millions of pounds of criminal assets from offenders.
He said: “Through this scheme, those funds are reinvested into worthwhile projects that benefit communities across West Yorkshire.”
The deadline for applications is midday on Friday, 11 December, with successful organisations set to receive funding in April 2027.
Community groups interested in applying can find further information through the Mayor’s Safer Communities Fund website.