Deadline: 20-Nov-20
Grants from the Somerset Crime beat Trust are available for projects that give young people (up to the age of 25) the opportunity to help combat crime and the cause of crime in their communities.
The Somerset Crime beat Trust was launched in 1998. Funds are usually raised with the support of the current High Sheriff of Somerset and the Trust is supported by past, current and future High Sheriffs as well as representatives of Avon and Somerset Constabulary.
Priorities
They want the grants made from the Somerset Crime beat Trust to make a real difference to young people. They are particularly keen to hear from those working in more disadvantaged communities. They will also prioritize applications that:
- Allow young people to tackle the problems of their community themselves;
- Involve a cross-section of your community;
- Highlight the dangers of drug, solvent and alcohol abuse or address bullying or cyber-bullying.
Funding Information
- You can apply for a Somerset Crimebeat Trust grant of up to £1,500.
- If your project needs more funding please let us know within your application as may be able to use other funds under management.
Who can apply?
- Community and voluntary organizations, registered charities, and social enterprises are welcome to apply.
- This includes unincorporated associations, registered and unregistered charities, community interest companies, cooperatives, and industrial and provident societies.
- All groups need to have:
- A governing document or set of rules;
- A management committee;
- A bank account in your group’s name that requires the signatures of at least two unrelated people;
- A safeguarding policy where required.
Who can’t apply?
The Somerset Crimebeat Fund will normally not support the following:
- Individuals;
- National charities and appeals;
- Sponsorship and fundraising events;
- Animal welfare;
- Promotion of religion (including repairs to buildings used for worship);
- Activities that are a statutory responsibility or are not charitable;
- Activities that have already taken place;
- Projects where funds are distributed to a third party;
- Projects that take place outside Somerset;
- Activities that take place during school time.
How to apply
- If you have read through the guidance and feel that your project is a good fit for a Somerset Crimebeat Trust grant then you will need to complete an online application form.
- After entering your email address on the following page you will be sent a unique link to your form. This allows you to fill in some of your information, save it, and return at a later date.
For more information, visit https://www.somersetcf.org.uk/crimebeat