Dan has set aside £150,000 from Proceeds of Crime (POCA) to fund community projects across the county through his SWAP Fund. The fund aims to tackle crime at its root cause, turning criminal money into positive action.
Community groups can apply for 'Express Grants' up to £1,000 or alternatively apply for a 'Main Grant' of up to £5,000, funding projects that will make a real difference in their communities.
What does SWAP stand for?
The SWAP stands for:
- Safety
- Working Together
- Action
- Prevention
Applications
The application window is now open and will close on 1st February 2025.
Applications can be submitted via the online portal. Please note that there is no auto-save functionality in the portal. Applicants are advised to draft any responses on a word document in the first instance.
A copy of the questions can be found here.
People are advised to get their applications in early, as once the money has been allocated the application window will close.
Unsure if you're eligible?
Take a look at the criteria and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) documents below:
Projects we want to fund
The PCC wants to fund projects which focus on one of his priorities. He would like to fund innovative ideas which address one of the following:
- Improve community safety
- Reduce offending and reoffending
- Supporting victims of crime
- Reduce crime and anti-social behaviour
- Youth engagement projects
- Crime prevention and early intervention
Safeguarding
If you will be working with children or vulnerable adults you will be required to confirm you have policies and procedures relating to Safeguarding Children and/or Vulnerable Adults that are in accordance with national guidelines and any guidance issued by the relevant Local Safeguarding Adults Board and/or Local Safeguarding Children Board.
Further advice and support can be found via the local board websites which can be found below:
Local safeguarding children boards
- Pan Cheshire Local Safeguarding Children Board Procedures Manual
- Cheshire East Local Safeguarding Children Board
- Cheshire West & Chester Local Safeguarding Children Board
- Halton Local Safeguarding Children Board
- Warrington Local Safeguarding Children Board
Local safeguarding adult boards
- Cheshire East Local Safeguarding Adults Board
- Cheshire West & Chester Local Safeguarding Adults Board
- Halton Local Safeguarding Adults Board
- Warrington Local Safeguarding Adults Board