Community Cashback Fund
The Community Cashback Fund is funded through the Police Property Act Fund. The Fund uses money generated from seized and unclaimed property that cannot be returned to its owner, reinvesting those funds into local projects that help make Hertfordshire safer.
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire is inviting applications to the Community Cashback Fund.
The Fund provides grants of up to £2,500 to eligible charities, community groups and not-for-profit organisations delivering projects that help make Hertfordshire safer. The Fund supports practical local initiatives that contribute to crime prevention, community safety, victim support and stronger communities across the county.
Funding may support a wide range of activities including:
- Crime prevention initiatives.
- Community safety projects.
- Youth engagement and diversion activities.
- Support for victims and vulnerable people.
- Anti-social behaviour reduction initiatives.
- Fraud and cyber crime awareness projects.
- Retail and business crime reduction schemes.
- Community cohesion and resilience activities.
Examples of projects that may be supported include personal safety initiatives, volunteer-led community safety projects, mentoring schemes, awareness campaigns, youth diversion activities, equipment for community safety projects and initiatives that support vulnerable residents.
Who can apply?
The Fund is open to:
- Registered charities.
- Community Interest Companies (CICs).
- Constituted community and voluntary groups.
- Social enterprises.
- Other not-for-profit organisations.
Applicants must have a governing document or constitution, a bank account in the organisation's name, and demonstrate a clear benefit to Hertfordshire residents and communities.
Projects must demonstrate a clear community benefit and be delivered for a charitable purpose that benefits Hertfordshire residents.
How much funding can organisations apply for?
Organisations may apply for grants of up to £2,500.
Funding is competitive and submission of an application does not guarantee an award. The Commissioner reserves the right to award less than the amount requested.
Click here to read the Guidance Notes
How to apply?
Got an idea that could make your community safer?
Apply at: https://tinyurl.com/yaufmuuy
What will be prioritised?
Priority may be given to projects that:
- Crime prevention.
- Community safety.
- Victim support.
- Youth engagement and diversion.
- Reducing anti-social behaviour.
- Support victims and vulnerable people.
- Build stronger and more resilient communities.
Funding rounds
The Fund will normally operate one or more funding rounds each year. Further details, including application deadlines and decision dates, will be published for each round.
Please note that the application window may close early while we review responses, should we receive a high volume of eligible applications. It may re-open again, should capacity not be reached once the applications have been reviewed.