£177k to tackle violence against women and girls

Grants of up to £5,000 have been awarded to a wide variety of schemes supporting vulnerable women and girls

Cash seized from criminals is to be invested in projects that aim to prevent violence, support survivors, and create safer environments for women and girls across Lancashire.

More than £177,000 will be used across 38 projects in the scheme, being run by Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner.

Individual grants of up to £5,000 have been awarded to a wide variety of schemes, ranging from supporting vulnerable women and girls to education and sports-based outreach activities.

Projects also include support for victims of crime and targeted intervention work with domestic abuse perpetrators.

The grants so far include:

• £4,000 to Women of Worth in Burnley, which supports vulnerable women

• £5,000 to Blackburn Rovers Community Trust, for school-based workshops

• £4,000 to AFC Fylde Community Foundation, for girls aged 13–17 at risk of male violence

• £4,000 to Clayton Amateur Boxing Club, to educate young boys about appropriate behaviour

Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw said working with such groups was a "priority".

"This fund is part of the broader strategy to reduce victimisation, increase positive outcomes, challenge misogyny, and tackle offenders," he said.

"Investing in targeted projects across Lancashire empowers local organisations, strengthens public trust, and contributes to safer communities."