Author and Job Role: George Bell, Criminal Justice Policy & Commissioning Officer
Protective Marking: Official
Executive Summary:
For 2024/25, the Police and Crime Commissioner has made available £270,000.00 of funding to reduce reoffending in Surrey.
Application for Standard Grant Award above £5,000 – Reducing Reoffending Fund
York Road Project – Rough Sleeper Coordinator – Cherisse Dealtry
Brief overview of service/decision
To award £18,000 for one year to York Road Project’s Rough Sleeper Coordinator project. In addition to providing a full-time outreach worker as the initial point of contact for rough sleepers, the project aims to implement a proactive and assertive engagement approach.
Reason for funding
- To reduce reoffending by addressing the underlying issues contributing to criminal behaviour. Ensuring that individuals experiencing homelessness, who may be facing multiple complex challenges such as a history of offending, recent release from prison, substance misuse issues, relationship breakdown, or familial estrangement, receive timely and tailored support.
- Working with Surrey communities so that they feel safe – This project facilitates stronger relationships between the police and residents by fostering a collaborative approach to community safety. By actively engaging with rough sleepers, who are also residents, the project empowers them to understand their impact on the community. By promoting accountability and facilitating positive interactions within the community, the project works towards creating a safer and more harmonious environment for all residents.
Continuation of Standard Grant Award above £5,000 – Reducing Reoffending Fund
The Hope Hub – Mags Mercer
Brief overview of service/decision
To continue with the award of £22,000 to The Hope Hub (£22,000 a year over three years). This is to continue funding the delivery of extensive services at the Hope Hub day centre and the emergency accommodation service. This work has previously been supported by the Commissioner.
Reason for funding
- To reduce reoffending in Surrey by addressing the underlying issues contributing to criminal behaviour. Through helping people reduce rough sleeping, prevent homelessness through early intervention, improve and minimise mental health issues, reduce worklessness, and reducing dependency on alcohol and drugs through addiction support.
- Help to create safer communities and protect people from harm in Surrey by reducing the level of reoffending, resulting in fewer victims of crime, reducing anti-social behaviour, providing training, upskilling, and volunteering opportunities, reduce social isolation and exclusion, and work to prevent first time offenders.
Recommendation
That the Commissioner supports these standard grant applications to the Reducing Reoffending Fund and awards to the following;
- £18,000 to York Road Project
- £22,000 to The Hope Hub
Police and Crime Commissioner Approval
I approve the recommendation(s):
Signature: Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend (wet signed copy held at PCC’s office)
Date: 20 May 2024
All decisions must be added to the decision register.
Areas of consideration
Consultation
Consultation has taken place with appropriate lead officers depending on the application. All applications have been asked to supply evidence of any consultation and community engagement.
Financial implications
All applications have been asked to confirm the organisation hold accurate financial information. They are also asked to include the total costs of the project with breakdown where the money will be spent; any additional funding secured or applied for and plans for on-going funding. The Reducing Reoffending Fund Decision Panel/Criminal Justice policy officers considers the financial risks and opportunities when looking at each application.
Legal
Legal advice is taken on an application-by-application basis.
Risks
The Reducing reoffending Fund Decision Panel and Criminal Justice policy officers considers any risks in the allocation of funding. It is also part of the process to consider when refusing an application, the service delivery risks if appropriate.
Equality and diversity
Each application will be requested to supply appropriate equality and diversity information as part of the monitoring requirements. All applicants are expected to adhere to the Equality Act 2010
Risks to human rights
Each application will be requested to supply appropriate human rights information as part of the monitoring requirements. All applicants are expected to adhere to the Human Rights Act.