Cash seized from criminals is being used to fund four youth and community projects across Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale.
Burnley’s Fraser Street Youth Club, Colne’s North Valley Youth Club, Foulridge’s Well Restoration scheme and The Sophie Lancaster Foundation in Rossendale will all benefit from the money.
They will receive a commemorative plaque to celebrate from Lancashire’s Deputy Chief Constable Chris Weigh during a special ceremony in Burnley, next week.
The cash grants have been awarded from a pot of money seized under the Proceed of Crime Act (POCA). The act allows the police and courts to confiscate any financial and lifestyle gains from anyone who profits from crime.
Chief Inspector Russ Procter from Pennine Division said: “All too often, communities are damaged by the impact of crime and criminals, so it is good to see some of the money seized from those involved re-invested into communities to make them stronger and better.
“All four of the projects set to benefit from the community cashback programme are extremely worthy of the support and I know for sure, they will make very good use of the money
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