Commissioner Invests £130,000 of Seized Criminal Cash into Lancashire Communities

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, has invested £130,253 into preventing crime and anti-social behaviour this summer through his Community Fund—using money seized from criminals to support ‘Safer Streets Summer’.

Schemes across different areas of Lancashire will deliver targeted interventions during the summer holiday period, utilising money seized from criminals being put back into the communities they have impacted.

A total of 46 local schemes across Lancashire have been awarded funding up to £3,000 to deliver targeted interventions during the summer holidays. These short-term projects aim to engage young people and reduce the risk of offending during a time when anti-social behaviour typically increases.

The Community Fund received nearly 100 applications from a wide range of organisations, including charities, community groups, local councils, and community safety partners. Funded initiatives include diversionary activities, victim support, educational programmes, and signposting to services.

This is the first of four funding rounds planned between now and early 2026, each aligned with priorities in the Commissioner’s Police and Crime Plan. Applications for initiatives that are focusing on tackling violence against women and girls are now open.

Since the Commissioner’s election in May last year, £345k has been allocated to projects, investing back into the county and preventing crime.

This investment further boosts the work of police and local councils this summer holiday to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour in town centres and create positive opportunities and safer streets as part of the Government’s #SaferStreetsSummer campaign.

Clive Grunshaw, Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire said:

“I’m proud to invest money seized from criminals—who have caused harm and misery—back into making our communities safer.

“The volume and quality of applications show just how many people and organisations are committed to making a positive difference. Policing alone can’t solve crime and anti-social behaviour. Local knowledge and community-led initiatives are vital in preventing crime and protecting the public.

“These summer programmes are designed to support and engage young people at a time when they’re most at risk of becoming involved in crime.

“I look forward to seeing the impact these projects have. My office will continue working closely with delivery partners to ensure value for money, share best practices, and ultimately make Lancashire safer.

“This is about getting upstream—preventing crime and victimisation through strong community partnerships, leadership and scrutiny.”

More on the approved projects – click here to read what projects were approved in the July round