£454,000 fund opens to help prevent serious violence in Northamptonshire

Up to £150,000 is now available for projects aiming to tackle the root causes of serious violence across Northamptonshire.

The Northamptonshire Serious Violence Prevention Partnership (NSVPP) has launched its latest round of Serious Violence Duty grants, with a total of £454,711 available.

Organisations are invited to outline how their projects would tackle serious violence -defined as personal robbery, youth violence (under 25), rape and other serious sexual offences, domestic abuse, knife crime, and nighttime economy violence. Interventions must be place-based having outcomes that benefit young people up to the age of 25.

Cllr Charlie Hastie, Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities at West Northamptonshire Council said: “Preventing serious violence doesn’t happen overnight, it takes time with all of us working together.”

“This funding will support local organisations to carry on the important work they’re doing, helping steer young people away from harm and making our communities safer across Northamptonshire.”

“It’s a shared effort, and by focusing on early support and prevention we can make a real difference for our residents today and leave our communities in a better place for future generations.”

Danielle Stone, Police Fire, and Crime Commissioner said: “Tackling serious violence is a key priority for all of the partners within the NSVPP, and it requires a countywide approach to achieve that.”

“I want all people – but young people in particular – to feel safe in the places where they live. I would encourage any local groups and organisations to consider applying for funding if they have projects or schemes which can help prevent young people from becoming involved or targeted in serious crime.”

Cllr Councillor Gregory Wilcox North Northamptonshire Council’s Executive Member for Communities said “We will not tolerate people, including young people and children, either perpetrating violence or living in fear. Violence prevention is a commitment. A commitment to listening early, building trust consistently, and creating spaces where young people can speak openly about what they are navigating.

This is an opportunity for organisations on the ground to tackle the root causes of violence and embed meaningful, preventative work into the young people in their communities. It is hoped that this work will lay the foundations for healthy minds, safer streets and stronger communities.”

Those interested in applying will need to apply by 12pm 26th June with the deadline for clarifying questions being 12pm 12th June.

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