COMMUNITY projects in Chester and Ellesmere Port are set to benefit from £50,000 of seized funds from Dan Price, Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner’s SWAP Summer Support Fund.
For a second year, young people and families will have the opportunity to take part in basketball, netball, darts, pool, boxing and much more, getting them out of the house and off their screens throughout the school summer holidays.
The SWAP Summer Support Fund takes money that was earned or acquired through crime and swaps it for a positive community change.
Six projects across the area will receive funding, including Ellesmere Port Youth Netball Club, Rage Fitness Wellbeing Group, Cheshire Phoenix, AW Coaching in the Community CIC, Inspiring Futures, and Frodsham Youth Club.
With additional projects running Cheshire-wide.
The fund provides grants of up to £2,000 to help organisations deliver projects over a period of six to eight weeks.
This year more than 100 organisations from across the county applied for funding, with 29 being successful.
The projects selected all demonstrated a clear focus on supporting children and young people, promoting both physical and mental wellbeing, and reducing isolation while encouraging inclusion within their communities.
Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Dan Price, said: “Providing opportunities and support for young people at the earliest stage is incredibly important.
“That’s why, for a second year, I’ve launched my Summer Swap Fund to give young people somewhere to go and positive activities to take part in during the long break.
“This year we received almost double the number of applications, highlighting the incredible proactiveness and dedication of communities and organisations across Cheshire.
“There is a real commitment to delivering engaging programmes that meet a wide range of interests and needs.”
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