Extra cash for Rutland charities who work with young people at risk of violence
£52,080 has been set aside to support them
Rutland charities that work with young people at risk of violence will be able to access additional funding to support their work during lockdown.
£52,080 has been set aside to help providers protect vulnerable children and young people and disrupt criminal activity through the Winter Violence Prevention Fund.
The cash will address increasing costs during the pandemic and support the adaptation or expansion of services to meet demand including increased staffing, counselling and mentorship.
Grace Strong, Violence Reduction Network Director, said:
"There is so much good work underway to develop young people's confidence and skills and help them see life differently. It is vital this continues throughout the health crisis so we can maintain the relationships and build on the progress already made.
"These last few months have not been easy for our support services but they have risen to the challenge superbly, developing new and innovative ways of engaging with vulnerable young people. What is important is that these organisations have the financial support behind them to increase their flexibility and continue responding to the needs of young people who are now predominantly at home."
Willy Bach added:
"My hat goes off to all our partners and support providers who are maintaining these critical services during what is a very difficult time. Many of our support workers are working from home with ever-growing responsibilities including home-schooling to contend with and it is not easy.
"We are making great strides to turn young people from violence and are determined to keep the momentum going. If your organisation needs extra support to extend help or negotiate the burdens of Covid-19 we want to hear from you."