Crewe projects awarded share of Police and Crime Commissioner’s £150k fund

More than 40 community groups across Cheshire are celebrating a share of £150,000 from Dan Price, Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner’s community fund.

Dan’s SWAP Fund – Safety, Working Together, Action and Prevention – was originally set at £100,000 but after attracting nearly three times as many applications as the previous round he decided to increase it to £150,000.

It supports grassroots projects tackling issues such as anti-social behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion.

Among the Crewe and Nantwich groups to benefit from up to £5k each are:Crewe Men in Sheds (pictured) – purchasing a new power tool to support woodworking projects that bring people together, promote creativity and reduce isolation.

Choose Your Story (Crewe) – delivering the Begin Again project to support vulnerable women through wellbeing workshops and emergency support bags.The Wishing Well (Crewe) – investing in sensory equipment and emotional regulation sessions for young people attending its youth clubs.Jabbin Dabber Boxing Club (Nantwich) – purchasing new weights and
fitness equipment to expand youth training sessions and encourage
positive, active lifestyles.

Dan Price, Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, said: “These projects show the power of community action. From sport to creativity and mentoring, they give people purpose and pride, helping to build safer, stronger neighbourhoods for everyone.

“The quality and number of applications this year has been mind-blowing. That’s why I increased the SWAP Fund by £50,000, so even more local groups can make a positive difference across Cheshire.”

The fund is financed through the Proceeds of Crime Act, using money seized from criminals operating in Cheshire. In total, Dan has now provided £350,000 to support community projects since his SWAP Fund started in September 2024. A further round of funding will open in 2026.