Projects range from substance misuse educational programmes and support to those in the probation service to youth clubs, sporting activities and aids to help deter crime in the night time economy.
The £200,000 funding pot is money that has been seized or recuperated from criminals under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
To be successful, projects had to demonstrate they could fulfil one or more of Dan Price’s priorities which include improving community safety, supporting victims, providing early intervention programmes and reducing reoffending. Two amounts were available, an express grant of £1,000 which gave a decision within two weeks of application and a main grant of £5,000.
The SWAP Fund – Safety, Working Together, Action and Prevention – takes money that was earned or acquired in a negative way and swaps it for a positive community change.
This is the second batch of projects from the fund, with 28 projects receiving almost £100,000 towards the end of 2024.
In total nearly 60 organisations have benefited so far from the fund Dan launched in his first few months of being in office.
Police and Crime Commissioner, Dan Price, said:
“Community projects have the power to have a real impact on crime. I have seen that often there is clear evidence that positive grassroots projects can divert those who would have committed crime down other avenues.
“I want to help Cheshire’s communities thrive and be on the front foot providing prevention and intervention opportunities.
“My £200,000 SWAP fund is the largest amount committed by a Cheshire PCC and sends a clear message to residents across the county that I will do what I can to help them feel safer in their area.
“I’m looking forward to visiting those who have been awarded the funding, seeing first-hand the positive impact they’ve had.”
A full list of projects can be found here.
2025 will see further SWAP funding released for new projects to apply for. The dates and amount will be announced in the coming months.
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