West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster is announcing that £330,000 seized from criminals will be handed back to the people.
This significant sum, comprised entirely of cash and assets confiscated from and forfeited by offenders, is now available to grassroots organisations dedicated to making their neighbourhoods safer and stronger.
The initiative, known as the My Community Fund, directly reinvests the Proceeds of Crime back into the communities of our region, empowering residents to deliver impactful local solutions to persistent crime challenges.
Community groups and charities are encouraged to apply for grants of up to £5,000 for projects that align with the PCC’s strategic vision for public safety.
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster, said: “I am pleased to announce that the My Community Fund is back for another year. This is about making sure that crime does not pay.
“There is a real sense of justice in taking money out of the pockets of criminals and putting it back into the hands of the people who are working tirelessly to improve their neighbourhoods.
“Local people know their communities best. This fund empowers them to lead from the front – whether that’s by steering young people away from violence, preventing burglary or making our streets feel safer for everyone.”
The fund has a proven track record of transforming lives. Previous rounds have supported everything from youth boxing clubs and anti-knife crime initiatives to mental health support and community patrols.
Keith Tucker, from the Birmingham Community Boxing Project, a previous beneficiary, explained how the My Community Fund helped them to deliver programmes to schools in deprived areas, including Welsh House Farm Community School and Four Dwellings Academy.
“Boxing is a proven sport to steer children away from the wrong path in life,” he said. “Thanks to the My Community Fund, we’ve been able to deliver early intervention programmes in schools with tremendous feedback.
“The funding even allowed us to purchase gloves and pads branded with the West Midlands PCC logo, creating a positive link between the youth, the PCC and the force. Many of the children we worked with in schools are now attending our weekly sessions in south Birmingham, proving that this support creates a lasting legacy.”
Key Dates for Applicants:
- Applications Open: Monday, 26th January 2026
- Application Deadline: Friday, 13th March 2026
How to Apply:
Applications are now open to community groups across the West Midlands. To find out if your project is eligible and to submit your bid, visit the official West Midlands PCC Funding Portal.
My Community Fund Guidance 2026-27
All projects must demonstrate a clear link to the PCC’s Police and Crime Plan, with a focus on preventing neighbourhood crime and violence and improving community safety.
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