ABC Awards

The ABC Awards is a small grants scheme run by South Yorkshire Police Authority, in partnership with South Yorkshire Police. The ABC Awards are designed to help community and voluntary groups and statutory organisations, in partnership with the police, to contribute towards improving confidence and satisfaction with South Yorkshire Police via diversionary activities for young people. Groups can apply for up to £2,000 of funding.

ABC Awards 2010/11

Grants totalling £189,666.13 have been awarded to 118 community projects throughout South Yorkshire. To view the full list of successful applicants click HERE.

Educational DVD on Joyriding - funded by the ABC Awards

Click on the following link to view a trailer of an educational DVD on Joyriding made by students from Longley College using ABC Funding. This DVD is available for use by schools and youth clubs to show young people the dangers and consequences of joyriding. A copy of the full DVD can be purchased for the introductory price of £5 by emailing Sally Parkin via SParkin@syjs.gov.uk or calling on 01226 772925.

Citizens' Award Grants

The Police Authority is currently piloting a new grants scheme called the Citizens' Award Grants.