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Seized criminal cash shared among West Yorkshire community groups
Overview
Community groups across West Yorkshire are sharing more than £400,000 in seized criminal cash distributed through the Mayor of West Yorkshire's Safer Communities Fund. A total of 44 projects have received funding, including the Bradford Bulls Community Foundation and Rainbow Baby Bank, to support young people at risk of anti-social behaviour and assist vulnerable residents.
Key points
- Over £400,000 of seized criminal cash has been awarded to 44 community groups from the Mayor of West Yorkshire's Safer Communities Fund.
- The fund has invested more than £5.3m in county projects since 2021 using money recovered under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
- Bradford Bulls Community Foundation received £9,900 to run projects using sports to help young people build confidence and avoid anti-social behaviour.
- Rainbow Baby Bank in Heckmondwike was awarded £10,000 to support women and children fleeing domestic abuse or human trafficking.
- Mayor Tracy Brabin stated that reinvesting criminal money helps create opportunities for young people and supports vulnerable residents.