Several organisations in Warrington will benefit from a share of Dan Price, Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner’s £150,000 community fund.
Projects to receive support include initiatives using sport, mentoring and volunteering to help young people build confidence, gain skills and make positive choices for the future.
More than 40 community projects across Cheshire will benefit through the Commissioner’s SWAP Fund – Safety, Working Together, Action and Prevention
The fund was originally set at £100,000, but after receiving almost three times as many applications as the previous round, Dan Price decided to increase the fund to £150,000. The initiative supports grassroots projects tackling the issues residents care about most – from reducing anti-social behaviour to improving wellbeing and creating safe spaces for young people.
Among the Warrington groups to benefit from up to £5k each are:
- Warrington Wolves Community Foundation – running Beyond the Game, a six-week mentoring programme for 14–16-year-olds struggling at school or at risk of disengagement, led by former Wolves players from the men’s, women’s and disability teams.
- Families United – delivering the FUN Ambassadors programme for SEND teenagers, promoting inclusion and confidence-building.
- Warrington Foodbank – launching a structured volunteering scheme with the Probation Service to build confidence, teamwork and employability skills.
- The Guru Nanak Gurdwara Warrington – providing online safety workshops, sports activities and community events to bring people together.
- Melody Morris Dancers – supporting hall hire and travel costs for young performers to continue developing their talent and teamwork.
Dan Price, Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, said: “Projects like Beyond the Game from Warrington Wolves Community Foundation show how sport and mentoring can change lives. When young people have positive role models and real opportunities, they’re far more likely to reach their full potential.
“The quality and number of applications this year has been mind blowing. That’s why I increased the SWAP Fund by £50,000, to help even more community projects provide that support and create lasting change across Cheshire.”
The fund is financed through the Proceeds of Crime Act, using money seized directly from criminals operating in Cheshire. In total, Dan has now provided £350,000 to support community projects since his SWAP Fund started in September 2024. Further funding will be released in 2026, offering new opportunities for community projects to apply for support.
A full list of all the awarded projects is available here
