PCC Awards £88,031.86 to Community Projects

26th November 2025

Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Scott, is pleased to announce that £88,031.86 of funding has been allocated to 49 successful applicants through the Police Property Act Fund.

This fund uses money from the sale of property seized by Kent Police which cannot be returned to its rightful owner, supporting projects that make a positive difference in local communities.

The awarded bids comprise programs aimed at crime and anti-social behaviour prevention, providing support for victims and vulnerable individuals, and enhancing community safety and overall wellbeing. You can see a full breakdown of the funding list here.

Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott said:

“I am delighted that we can reinvest this money back into Kent communities. This funding will help prevent crime and anti-social behaviour, support victims and vulnerable people, and improve the safety of Kent. I am looking forward to visiting some of the beneficiaries and seeing their good work first hand.”

Jackie Coupar, Head of Programmes and Operations at The Grand and GYG, added:

"We’re incredibly grateful for this funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner. It directly supports the vital work we do with young people, especially through Aloud, which gives them a safe space to connect, enjoy themselves, and build positive relationships with the police.

In a climate where youth services are disappearing, this support ensures we can continue providing opportunities that help young people thrive and strengthens trust across our community.”

Rob Foley, Making a Difference to Maidstone Charity Manager, said

"We are deeply grateful for the support from the Police Property Act Fund. This funding will allow us to provide essential furniture and household items to survivors of domestic abuse, helping them and their families settle safely into permanent housing with dignity. By turning empty properties into homes, we are fostering stability, wellbeing, and stronger neighbourhoods across Maidstone."

Matthew Salisbury, Paramount Foundation Manager, said:

“We are extremely grateful to Police and Crime Commissioner for believing in our vision to empower women and girls in Kent and Medway through our fun and active personal safety program. Thanks to the Police Property Act Fund we can make this vision a reality and deliver this project across numerous schools and youth centres.”

Emma Tanner, Princess Project CEO, said:

“The Princess Project is very grateful to have been awarded funding from the Police Property Act. The funding will go towards our 5 Kent Mums’ Hubs, which bring together disadvantaged families from many different parts of the community, and give them somewhere safe to come and meet other people, and focus on what they have in common- being parents- instead of what may divide them.”

A new application window for the Police Property Act Fund will open in March 2026.

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Note to editors: 

Matthew Scott is available to interview upon request.