POLICE PROPERTY ACT FUND
The Police Property Act Fund is made up of monies received by the police from property confiscated by order of court and then sold. The Police Authority administers the fund and considers applications from voluntary and charitable organisations and community groups within the Greater Manchester area. The main aim of the fund is to support local projects undertaken by voluntary/charitable organisations that solely benefit the communities of Greater Manchester.
Applications from statutory organisations and those in receipt of substantial and on-going local or national government funding will not be considered. Community groups in receipt of a one-off start up grant will still be eligible to apply. Details of specific exclusions are listed in the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document which can be downloaded below.
A Police Property Act Fund Board initially vets applications before they are referred to the full Police Authority for a decision. The Board consists of 5 Members of the Authority, the Fund Administrator and the Treasurer. The Board meets periodically throughout the year to consider applications. In March/April and September each year a report is submitted to the full Police Authority with details of recommended awards for approval. The deadlines for submission of applications to these meetings are 31st January and 10th July respectively. Any applications that miss a specific deadline will be considered at a subsequent meeting. However, projects that are due to take place prior to the next meeting will be rejected.
A number of criterion are in place and applications must show that the 'project' meets at least one of the specific criteria. These are: -
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To create opportunities for children and young people to get involved in extra-curricular activities. |
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To promote safety and reduce the fear of crime amongst the elderly and vulnerable, including victims of crime, by providing support and advice.
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To develop opportunities for improving community cohesion between people from different ethnic backgrounds. |
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To assist in the prevention of crime within the local community.
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Awards that have recently been granted include: -
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£700 to a Tenants and Residents Association in Salford to improve security to properties. |
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£500 to a junior football team in Trafford to purchase new kit. |
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£797 to a Pensioners Group in Rochdale to purchase bum bags in order to provide reassurance to elderly people. |
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£500 to a group in Oldham to cover the cost of activity play sessions for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. |
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To obtain an application form and additional details, contact us:
Tel: 0161 793 3127
E-mail: info@gmpa.gov.uk
Alternatively, you can download and print off the relevant forms below.
Don't forget to include a copy of a recent bank account statement or a copy of the organisations' most recently audited accounts, together with the completed ethnic monitoring form.
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