The SWAP Fund is Now Open

Warrington groups invited to claim share of £100k community fund

Warrington communities can now apply for a slice of £100,000 to make their neighbourhoods safer and stronger, thanks to Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dan Price.

The SWAP Fund – Safety, Working Together, Action and Prevention – is designed to back projects that tackle issues communities care about most, from reducing anti-social behaviour to creating safe spaces for young people.

Money for the fund comes from the Proceeds of Crime Act – cash taken directly from criminals operating in Cheshire. Now, it’s being redirected to deliver positive, lasting change for communities.

Community groups, charities, not-for-profit organisations and for the first time, schools who want to run projects that sit outside the curriculum, are all eligible to apply. Grants of up to £5,000 are available. Matched funding is not required – however matching in-kind is encouraged such as pledging volunteer hours.

Dan Price, Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC), said:

People in Warrington and across Cheshire know best what will make their neighbourhoods safer and stronger. The SWAP Fund is about putting resources into their hands so they can take action that works locally.

We’ve seen how previous projects have changed lives, and I’m looking forward to supporting more fantastic ideas that will benefit communities right here in Warrington.

The PCC is inviting funding applications that address at least of the following priorities:

• Improve community safety
• Reduce offending and reoffending
• Support victims of crime
• Address crime and anti-social behaviour
• Create positive activities for young people
• Promote crime prevention and early intervention

Applications for the SWAP Fund are welcome up to 5pm on 17 October. More details and the application form are available here: Cheshire PCC.

Dan Price joined Smithy on the breakfast show this morning.  You can listen again right here.