We think people living in communities have the knowledge, insight, and expertise to know what their community needs. That's why we're working with Hampshire Constabulary and MutualGain to work with local people to help make communities safer.
The project started with a World Cafe Event at the beginning of the year. Which saw communities come together and start a conversation about how to create a safer community.
Hampshire Constabulary secured funding from the Home Office who has contributed £15,000 to this fantastic project. We've also topped up the project with a further £1k and are asking other businesses to think about donating too.
This investment will be spread across five areas in Hampshire and aims to make communities safer and better places to live.
While COVID-19 saw the project put on hold briefly, it's now moving forward in two areas, Bridgemary in Gosport and Swaythling in Southampton.
In Bridgemary, we are now inviting local groups to bid for £4k of funding to run a project that will help improve life in their community. These projects will be put to the vote and chosen by the people of the community in early 2021.
All funding ideas are welcome and our Community team here is on hand to mentor those who wish to apply for funding through the process.
If you've got an idea which will make your community a safer place to live, we want to hear from you.
- Any idea must benefit the whole community.
- You must live in Bridgemary, Gosport.
- Bids are welcome from large or small organisations as well as new initiatives.
- The maximum amount you can bid for is £4k
- You must be over 12 to apply. (Anyone under 16 must have an adult sponsor)
- We will be running online surgeries and mentoring for anyone who needs help putting their application together
- You'll need to present your idea online in January 2021
- Residents will vote for their favourite project.
Email BridgemaryFundOff@yahoo.com for more information. Or go to the Facebook page.
