THAMES Valley Police has given more than £100,000 to organisations supporting police priorities across Berkshire.
It is the second round of funding awarded by the TVP Community Fund this year, which gives aid to voluntary and community groups which support the police.
Groups which help the force to achieve the objectives set out in its Police and Criminal Justice plans can apply for the funding biannually.
More than 100 organisations applied for this round of funding, of which 25 were chosen.
Announcing the funding, Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, Matthew Barber, said: “I’m delighted to be able to award this funding to so many community and voluntary organisations, who provide valuable services across the Thames Valley.
“A key part of my Police and Criminal Justice Plan is to enable organisations to collaborate and tackle issues facing our communities.
“These organisations are all working hard in support of my Police & Criminal Justice Plan priorities for the region.
“It’s great to be able to provide this funding through the Community Fund, which is money that has been recovered from criminals, to support a range of projects across the area.
“I have been able to visit a number of previously funded organisations, to find out how this funding has benefitted them.
“It has allowed many organisations to do some fantastic work in reducing crime and supporting our local communities.
“I look forward to meeting successful recipients at the presentation event in October.”
Among those awarded in this round of funding were Reading Street Pastors, who were given £5,000, and Thatcham Youth, who received £1,000.
John Campbell, Chief Constable for Thames Valley Police, said: “Both the Police and Crime Commissioner and I are pleased to announce over £100,000 has been awarded to 25 voluntary and community groups across the Thames Valley.
“This funding will help a number of projects which will contribute to the prevention of crime and protection of the vulnerable, in line with the PCC’s priorities.”
Successful recipients have been invited to attend a presentation ceremony on the morning of Friday, October 14, in Reading.
The fund is built from the proceeds of the sale of goods recovered by the police which cannot be returned to their original owners.
An evaluation panel of four members of staff from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, including the Commissioner himself, sat to consider all 111 applications.
