Community Cashback
Giving the public a say in how criminals' cash is spent
“The message behind Community Cashback and Community Payback is simple – the public must have a stronger voice in the criminal justice system – after all, it operates on their behalf and must have their backing.” - Louise Casey, Crime and Justice Adviser
NEWSFLASH - 15th October 2009
The results are in!
The assessment process for Community Cashback is now complete and we have been notified by OCJR of the successful applications. During the past months we have received over 200 project applications and more than 3,500 people have voted via the “Have Your say” section of the website. The ASCJB would like to thank all those who have participated in the scheme.
The successful projects in Avon and Somerset are:
- Community Speed Watch - South Somerset
- Seaward Way Dreamscheme - Minehead
- Energize Youth Diversion – Taunton
- Martock Bicycle Scheme – Martock
- Be Scam Wise - Mendip and South Somerset
- Encouraging Good Behaviour Through Sports - Mendip and South Somerset
- Montpellier Park Regeneration – Bristol
- Dreamscheme - South Gloucestershire
- Milton Nomads JFC - Weston-Super-Mare
- Renov8 - Fromeside Youth Project - Winterbourne
- The Friday Nite Vibe – Dulverton
- Abbots Pool Protection Project - Abbots Leigh
Click here to see the full press release
Click here to see the national website, with more information about each of the Avon and Somerset Projects
More about Community Cashback.......
Community Cashback was a scheme in England and Wales which aimed to give local people a say in how £4million of recovered criminal assets (for example confiscated cash or property) should be spent in their communities.
Each Local Criminal Justice Board area had the potential to bid for up to £95,000 for worthy projects in the local community. Over the last few months in Avon and Somerset, members of the public have been suggesting community projects for funding. We received almost 200 submissions, and these were put up for public vote on a dedicated Community Cashback website. We received over 3,500 votes in total during a 3 week voting period. The assessment process for Community Cashback was completed in September, and the successful applications were selected and sent to the Office of Criminal Justice Reform (OCJR) for approval.