Small Grants Scheme - Grants Awarded 2019-20
A Small Grants Scheme for bids under £3,000 (from £500) will give groups even more options when seeking funding. The Small Grants panel meets on a monthly basis to assess the bids, which can be applied for all year round.. Grants awarded in 2019-20 are as follows:
Rotary Club of Rushden
Prison Me! No Way! Crime & Safety Awareness Day
East Northants
£960
Prevention and Early Intervention
Helping young people understand the consequences of the choices they may make. Raising awareness about issues affecting young people and reducing potential crime and victims.
N/A
Delivering the Prison Me! No Way! Programme to the year 10 students at Rushden Academy in January.
Prison Me! No Way! is a national educational charity with a core aim of raising awareness among young people about the causes, consequences and penalties of crime. Their multi-agency crime and safety awareness days include high impact workshops, role plays, drama, and even entertainment. Topics covered include antisocial behaviour, drug awareness, knife crime, drink driving and child sexual exploitation.