What is the Safer Norfolk Foundation?

Norfolk Constabulary is working with an organisation called The Norfolk Community Foundation to help manage the force’s charitable donations to disadvantaged and vulnerable groups.

The Norfolk Community Foundation manages funds on behalf of companies, trusts and public agencies, acting as the vital link between local donors and local needs.

In conjunction with the Norfolk Community Foundation, the Constabulary has set up the Safer Norfolk Foundation. This awards grants to projects that seek to improve the quality of life of those living and working in Norfolk.

The Safer Norfolk Foundation is managed on behalf of the Constabulary by the Norfolk Community Foundation, which handles the administration of funds, including grant applications and monitoring grants awarded.

Find out more information on The Norfolk Community Foundation

 

How does the Safer Norfolk Foundation generate money?

Money is generated by the sale of lost or stolen items that, despite the Constabulary’s best efforts, cannot be reunited with their rightful owner. Lost and stolen items are sold through the national police property disposal sites.

 

Who can apply for funding?

Funding up to £2,000 can be made available to organisations, charities or community groups, which have a project that supports the objectives and aims of the Safer Norfolk Foundation:

• Provide young people with positive activity and influence that helps develop good citizenship or helps prevent anti-social behaviour
• Improve community safety issues, particularly for elderly or vulnerable people
• Promote community cohesion, particularly for projects that bridge generation gaps or helps minority groups become part of the wider community.

 

The Safer Norfolk Foundation will not support:

• Retrospective grants
• Direct replacement of statutory obligation and public funding
• Promotion of political or religious causes
• Groups with significant financial free reserves
• Grants to individuals or for personal need
• Contribution to endowment funds
• National charities that are not providing clear local benefits
• Payment of deficit funding or repayment of loans
• Overseas travel or expeditions for individuals and groups
• Sponsored or fundraising events
• Projects unable to start within nine months.

 

How to apply for a grant?

The application process is very simple. If you feel your organisation’s project is eligible for funding and would like to apply for a grant – please use the following link to the Application Pack.

 

Terms & Conditions

 

For any further information, please contact the Norfolk Community Foundation direct at:

Norfolk Community Foundation
St James Mill
Whitefriars
Norwich
NR3 1SH

Tel: 01603 623958
Fax: 01603 230036

 

Email: info@norfolkfoundation.com
Email: grants@norfolkfoundation.com