Charities gifted share of £50k from seized property

Cheshire Constabulary will donate £50,000 to charities for Christmas

A police force has made a £50,000 donation to local charities for Christmas after recovering the money from the proceeds of seized property.

Cheshire Constabulary said one of the cheques, worth £6,700, had gone to Youth Fed, a charity which gives disadvantaged young people opportunities for employment and further education.

The charity also provides activities to kids and young people in Cheshire in an effort to divert them away from crime.

The force said the money, which has been split across six different charities, came from funds recovered under the Police Property Act from the sale of unclaimed property seized by officers.

Chief Constable Mark Roberts said: "[Youth Fed's] work helps our officers.

He added: "By providing activities to the children and young people of Cheshire, they are given an alternative to embracing crime - whether low-level anti-social behaviour or something more serious."

Youth Fed's director of operations Kevin Bradburn said: "This funding will play a vital role in supporting young people across our region, enabling us to deliver impactful programmes that empower them to overcome challenges, develop essential skills, and make positive life choices."

He added: "By providing opportunities and support, we can help reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, creating safer communities for everyone."