Community Safety Fund Round 5 - Now Open

The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is pleased to announce an additional £350,000 of funding to enable the launch of Round 5 of the CSF fund.  

Round 5 of the CSF is focused on the purchase of and / or installation of equipment and / or assets which will support the reduction in crime and improvement in community safety which will be completed by 31 March 2025.

The CSF can provide funding of between £500 and £35,000 towards projects that meet the scheme criteria and are led by voluntary and community sector organisations, social enterprises or town and parish councils.

The following types of projects / activities are likely to be “in scope” for this round of the Fund:

• Purchase of equipment / assets which facilitate activities that will:

To divert people from crime or antisocial behaviour taking place in the local area

To support people who may be particularly at risk of becoming victims of crime, or have previously been victims of crime

• Measures / minor capital work to improve the security of community buildings or assets e.g. security measures, fencing, CCTV, alarm systems etc (this should not include improvements that are a key part of ongoing property maintenance)

• Measures to improve the safety of outdoor public spaces e.g. CCTV installation, fencing etc

All potential applicants are encouraged to read the Application Guidance document before starting their application as some of the eligibility criteria has changed since previous rounds and some activities many no longer be eligible for funding support. There are also some additional requirements around seeking quotations and changes to match funding levels for those that have accessed the scheme previously.

For more information on the Community Safety Fund and to access the Application Guidance Document visit https://www.humberside-pcc.gov.uk/Community/Community-Safety-Fund.aspx