The Peoples Fund -Grants available

A share of £500,000 is now available to help communities tackle serious violence.

They are using money recovered from criminals and investing it into local organisations who know their communities best.

If you, or someone you know, has an idea to make your neighbourhood safer, apply for a grant of up to £10,000 before 6 February. 

Visit here to find out more The People's Fund 

Are you part of any below and think your group could use an influx of cash to help support your neighbourhood. 

🚸 1. Youth & Early Intervention Groups
Funding could help reduce ASB, support vulnerable young people, and offer positive alternatives. For example:

Local youth clubs (e.g., in Manningham, Holmewood, Buttershaw)
Organisations offering mentorship or diversionary activities
Sports and arts programmes for at‑risk young people

Why they fit: Early support prevents exploitation, improves safety, and strengthens communities long term.

🛡️ 2. Community Safety & Prevention Projects
Great for tackling issues like ASB, crime prevention, and neighbourhood resilience.

Residents’ groups wanting CCTV, lighting, or environmental improvements
Community wardens or volunteer street patrol groups
Projects supporting domestic abuse survivors

Why they fit: These groups directly reduce harm and empower communities to take ownership of local safety.

🤝 3. Grassroots Community Centres
Centres that act as lifelines for vulnerable residents.

Foodbanks and warm spaces
Centres offering wellbeing, digital skills, or mental health drop-ins

Why they fit: They already know their communities and can scale quickly with extra resource.

🧑‍⚕️ 4. Support Services for Vulnerable Adults
Groups working with:

Homeless residents
People recovering from addiction
Those experiencing isolation or mental health challenges

Why they fit: Funds could expand outreach, counselling, or crisis support.

🌱 5. Community Environmental & Regeneration Projects
Great for neighbourhood pride and reducing hidden crimes like fly‑tipping.

Friends of parks groups
Urban gardening or pocket park projects
Community clean‑up groups

Why they fit: Environmental improvements strengthen wellbeing and reduce crime-related harm.

⚽ 6. Local Sports Clubs & Hubs
Especially those working with disadvantaged or high‑need areas.

Boxing gyms
Football clubs
Multi‑sports community hubs

Why they fit: Sport is a proven driver of community cohesion and youth diversion.