The Mayor’s Safer Communities Fund provides grants to voluntary groups, charities, and local partners working to prevent crime and improve safety in our neighbourhoods.
Find out how to apply for funding, connect with your local community safety partnership, and see examples of successful projects making a real difference.
Grant round 8 of the Mayor's Safer Communities Fund opened on 6 June 2025 and closed on July 4 2025.
The awards evening for this round was held on 16 October 2025.
Any questions can be directed by emailing our Safer Communities Fund team.
Please note: Successful bidders must attend the Safer Communities Fund awards night to receive their grant.
When applications open, you can apply for a grant by completing the online application form.
Before starting your application, please ensure you:
Here's a summary of the organisations we supported in past rounds, with a full breakdown of projects and funding allocation.
If you have any queries about the Mayor’s Safer Communities Fund or questions about making a bid please contact us via the details below. For a quicker response, please contact us via email.
Email: safercommunitiesfund.pc@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Telephone: 011334 81740
Postal address:
Mayor’s Safer Communities Fund
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Wellington House
40-50 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 2DE
The Mayor’s fund is financed from monies recovered by West Yorkshire Police under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA). The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 lets the police and prosecutors confiscate or recover the proceeds of crime from criminals.
