Warwickshire Crimebeat

Crimebeat Warwickshire Project Grant

Warwickshire Crimebeat, a charity supported by the High Sheriff of Warwickshire, funds community projects in Warwickshire designed and developed by or for young people aged 5 to 25, with the aim of making communities safer and helping young people make a stand against crime. Grants are normally £500 to £1,500, though larger grants are possible for projects the committee particularly likes. Projects need an adult (18+) project leader, and 10% of the grant is held back until the project is completed and evaluated.

Apply on the funder’s site

You could get: £500 – £1,500; no fixed round
Deadline: Rolling; apply any time
Effort: Light; short form, little evidence needed

Who can apply

Groups running a project in Warwickshire that involves young people aged 5 to 25, designed and developed by or for them
The application form lists community groups, youth clubs, youth groups, schools, after-school clubs and 'other' as group types
The project must have a named project leader aged 18 or over, and enhanced DBS numbers are requested for group leaders
The eligibility page says applicants must have a clear project idea, objectives, a plan for achieving them, and financial details including an itemised list of costs
The application is signed by both the adult project leader and a lead young person, confirming young people were involved in developing the project and will lead it
A bank account is needed for payment

What it funds

New and existing community projects in Warwickshire that are designed and developed by or for young people aged 5 to 25 and that help the local community, in line with Crimebeat's aim of creating safer communities and empowering young people to take a stand against crime

The application asks for an itemised list of what the money will be spent on (examples given are photocopying, stationery, printing and transport); hire of equipment to support a project will be considered.

Normally £500 to £1,500; more may be available if the committee really likes the idea, in which case applicants explain why on an extra sheet.

Successful projects may be put forward by the High Sheriff for the National Crimebeat awards.

What it will not fund

Food or drink items
Salaries
Permanent purchase of equipment such as digital cameras (equipment hire may be considered)
Projects that do not involve young people aged 5 to 25
Projects based outside Warwickshire

How to apply

Check eligibility on the Check Eligibility page (project leader 18+, involves young people aged 5-25, based in Warwickshire, clear objectives and itemised costs)
Optionally contact the Kenilworth Centre (01926 855205 or enquiries@thekenilworthcentre.com) to discuss your idea
Download the application form (Word or PDF) and complete it: group and project leader details with enhanced DBS numbers, about the project, up to five objectives and how you will measure each, itemised budget, other funding, and bank details
Have the adult project leader and a lead young person sign the declaration
Send the completed form by post to Warwickshire Crimebeat, the Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End Car Park, Kenilworth, CV8 1QJ, or by email to enquiries@thekenilworthcentre.com
After the project, return the evaluation form with photographs and a signed photo/video consent form

There are no published deadlines; applications appear to be accepted at any time.

10% of the grant is held back until the project is completed, the evaluation form is returned, and photos and a project summary are supplied for the Crimebeat website.

Have ready

Crimebeat Warwickshire application form (Word or PDF), signed by the project leader and a lead young person
Additional sheet explaining why, if asking for more than £1,500

On completion, the evaluation form, project photographs and a signed photograph and video consent form (where possible) must be returned to release the final 10% of the grant.

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