Sussex Police spend £380,000 on schemes for the young.

Sussex Police Authority leads the way in helping young people, it sets aside more than £380,000 each year for grants to address community safety and fear of crime issues. More than 30 projects were funded in the last year, mostly involving young people and vulnerable people.

GO 4 IT

"Go 4 it" provides practical skills in all aspects of the motor trade to over 200 young people across Crawley, Mid Sussex and Horsham. The project provides youngsters with safe driving skills and will help them to develop opportunities to find successful employment and divert young people at risk of offending from getting involved in crime. The scheme is managed by Crawley College, supported by West Sussex, Crawley, Horsham and Mid Sussex councils and youth services in the area. (Tayside Police (follow link for details of many other schemes) have a BANGERSTOX scheme aimed primarily at combating car crime. Young people are referred to a 12-week course, which includes car maintenance and the chance to race a buggy style vehicle or larger stock car at relevant venues. Young people are also encouraged to develop their skills, and move onto relevant further education at Perth College. Some young people have been funnelled into employment through the project. see Alastair McClinmont 01738 444244)

Herstmonceux Skateboard Park

The Authority is helping to launch this project to build a BMX and skateboard course for young people in the area so they don’t use unsuitable areas to skate on.

SNAP Dance Events - Say No And Phone (SNAP) is a Crimestoppers initiative to discourage young people from using drugs. Dance nights have taken place across Sussex including Eastbourne, Worthing and Haywards Heath. These events attract hundreds of young people with the emphasis on you don't need drugs to get high and they have been very successful.
If you would like information about the Authority's grants and an application form, please contact:
Emma Welfare / Member Support Officer
East Sussex BN7 1SW
Telephone: 01273 482634