Funding handed to Calderdale projects to tackle serious violence
Groups tackling serious violence in their communities have been given half a million pounds by the Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin.
The funding has been delivered through the Mayor’s ‘People’s Fund’, turning money seized from criminals into investment to prevent violence and support those most at risk.
The 45 winning organisations were chosen by people in their communities through a series of public votes, with eight organisations in Calderdale receiving funds.
The following Calderdale projects received funding:
Halifax Boxing and Fitness Club – £10,000
Mixenden Community Partnership, Goldfish SEND Support CiC, Holy Nativity Church – £23,488.82
Unique Community Hub – £19,000
Halifax Street Angels – £5,000
Newground Together – £8,075.80
Happy Days – £9,838
Halifax Panthers Foundation – £9,750
Calderdale College – £9,050
Projects funded will focus on key issues including knife crime, exploitation, and violence against women and girls, with initiatives ranging from youth engagement and mentoring to early intervention and support services.
West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracy Brabin said: “Our communities know the best ways to keep their areas safe.
“That’s why we have given them over half a million pounds through our People’s Fund, using money recovered from criminals to deliver the solutions that will have the biggest impact locally.
“Working together, we can end the scourge of serious violence and make West Yorkshire a safer, fairer place for all.”
The announcement comes as the Mayor launches a new Serious Violence Strategy for West Yorkshire.
The strategy sets out a long-term approach to preventing violence, focusing on early intervention and tackling the root causes.