Mayor’s Safer Communities Fund Hosts Online Information Session
June 8, 2026Upcoming Zoom event to explain funding opportunities for community safety projects
The Mayor’s Safer Communities Fund is holding an online information session on Tuesday 9 June 2026 from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon via Zoom. The event aims to provide voluntary and community groups, charities, and partners with details about applying for grants to support community safety initiatives.
Details of the Fund
The Mayor’s Safer Communities Fund offers grants of up to £10,000 to organisations working on innovative projects that contribute to community safety. Funding applications must align with the priorities set out in the 2024-2028 Police and Crime Plan for West Yorkshire, which include:
- Supporting Victims and Witnesses
- Keeping People Safe
- Safer Places and Thriving Communities
Applicants are encouraged to review the Police and Crime Plan published by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to ensure their projects meet the required themes.
Application Deadlines and Award Dates
The current funding round (Round 10) opened on 1 June 2026 and will close at midday on 3 July 2026. An awards evening for successful applicants is scheduled for 8 October 2026.
A subsequent funding round (Round 11) will open on 9 November 2026 and close at midday on 11 December 2026, with awards announced on 8 April 2027.
About the Meet the Funder Event
The upcoming Zoom session is designed to be informal and interactive, allowing attendees to ask questions directly. The event will cover:
- What types of projects are eligible for funding
- Eligibility criteria for organisations
- Key factors that contribute to a successful application
- The application process and timeline
Leeds-based organisations interested in attending can book their place via the Doing Good Leeds website.
Additional Support and Information
Organisations can also subscribe to the Leeds Funding Support Network newsletter to receive updates on future funding opportunities and events.
For more information about the Mayor’s Safer Communities Fund and to access application details for Rounds 10 and 11, please visit the Doing Good Leeds website.
