The South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner has announced which South Yorkshire organisations have been awarded funding from his community grant scheme. We’re delighted that Roundabout is one of the organisations that was chosen to receive funding!
During the month of August 2016, the Commissioner received applications from across Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster and Sheffield. So far, seven organisations have been funded a total amount of £28,000.
As part of the application process, it is a requirement that the activities to be funded must meet one of the Commissioner’s priorities as detailed in his police and crime plan. This month’s successful applications have received funding that will support vulnerable victims, community cohesion and diversionary activities for young people.
Roundabout has been awarded £5,000 for working with young people at risk of alcohol and drug misuse. We can continue to offer tailored one-to-one sessions with young people so they can discuss their substance use, make informed decisions and learn new ways to reduce the impact that substances may have on their lives.
Dr Alan Billings said: “All of the organisations receiving grant funding from my community grant scheme do exemplary work which makes a real difference to people’s lives.
“There are so many organisations that are working within communities, making a difference and offering support, that it is very difficult to differentiate between who should and should not receive the funding. This is why it is crucial that all applications in to my office meet the strict criteria and offer support and intervention to groups included in my main priorities.
“Congratulations to all of the organisations and I look forward to meeting the people working hard on these initiatives very soon.”