The Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has organised Bid writing workshops for community-based groups, grassroots organisations, registered charities, Parish Councils and Schools, who are looking to learn the tools they need to submit successful and innovative bids to the Commissioner’s Community Safety Fund and other grant funding opportunities.
Whilst the workshops are run by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, the skills learnt can be applied to any future bidding process from other grant providers. The event will run through the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner application form for the Commissioner's Community Safety Fund with a variety of workshop activities to ensure a better understanding of the application process and what key information and data is needed to support applications.
Mr Matthews said “The workshops will be visiting all nine areas of Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland and the initial attendance and feedback from the first three workshops (Blaby, Hinckley and Market Harborough) has been very positive. The workshops allow organisations to learn more about how to apply for funding, what schemes are applicable linked to my Police and Crime plan and ensure that everyone feels equipped and able to apply for funding no matter what size organisation they are representing”.
“During my Weekly community days, I have seen the fantastic work being done by community groups. Their ideas and enthusiasm to bring communities together and suggest projects and activities to make communities safer is the true meaning of community spirit. While funding can sometimes be a barrier for new ideas and projects to progress, I’m confident the workshops will provide much needed training and guidance for applications to my Community Safety Fund and other funding streams from other organisations across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland”.
The next Bid writing workshop is in Melton on Tuesday 8th August 2023 from 5:30pm. Tickets and more information is available here: Melton Bid Writing Workshop Tickets, Tue 8 Aug 2023 at 17:30 | Eventbrite
Online webinars are also being planned for those who are not able to attend in person. Please follow the OPCC social media channels for regular updates and information.
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Posted on Friday 7th July 2023