Funding must benefit NDC residents and for any group applications requesting more than 500 pounds the funding will be proportional to the NDC residents benefiting.

Funding requests for Christmas activities will be limited to one event per group.

A maximum of 100 pounds contribution for one visit to a prospective University in the UK for travel expenses ( by train, bus or reasonable car expenses) may be considered.

The maximum grant per organization in any one financial year is 2,500 pounds.

The maximum grant per individual in any one financial year will normally be up to 300 pounds.

The purpose of  the fund is to provide support to small-scale initiatives that aim to reduce crime, the fear of crime and anti-social behaviour.

The total fund available in any one year is 20,000 pounds.  Residents groups and other voluntary organisations are eligible to apply and can do so as many times in any one year as they wish but the maximum grant per organisation in any one financial year is 2,500 pounds.

Grants will not be made to individuals.

Help of up to 350 pounds may be available for: -

• Course/registration/exam fees
• Travel costs
• Equipment
• Books
• Childcare
• Other training related costs

The purpose of the fund is to provide support to run events/activities that aim to encourage community involvement, enhance volunteer opportunities, and promote social cohesion.

• The total fund available in any one year is £10,000.  Resident groups and other voluntary organisations are eligible to apply, and can do so as many times in any one year as they wish but the maximum grant per organisation in any one financial year is £2,000. 
• Grants will not be made to individuals.
• Full spend should be achieved before the end of March each year.
• Eligible projects are those that will benefit the New Deal for Communities area.

To download an Events Fund Application Form please CLICK HERE

The Voluntary Sector Premises Pool (VSPP) Grant Fund aims to facilitate the improvement of properties used by community and voluntary groups that are not for profit, in the delivery of services and facilities to residents of the NDC area.

Community / voluntary groups located within the NDC area, or serving residents from the NDC area can apply for up to 100% contributions towards eligible building works.  Community / voluntary groups can apply as many times in the year as they wish but the maximum annual grant is £15,000, although this can be flexible in exceptional circumstances.

A copy of the Expression of Initial Interest Form can be found below along with a copy of the VSPP Criteria.  The Expression of Initial Interest Form is used to inform the VSPP Panel of the background details of the community / voluntary group, to allow the VSPP Panel to discuss the group’s eligibility and also determine the nature of the proposed works to the premises.  Once the Expression of Initial Interest has been considered by the Panel, the group will be asked to fill out a full application form for further consideration should they be eligible for funding.  Please note, an approval for grant money is not made at this stage. 

All complete Expression of Initial Interest Forms should be returned to:

Gemma Clough

Principal Regeneration Officer

Regeneration and Planning Services

Bryan Hanson House

Hanson Square

Hartlepool

TS24 7BT

A number of general maintenance works are not eligible for funding through the VSPP Grant Fund however please add these into your Expression of Initial Interest Form and the VSPP Panel will advise as appropriate.

For security improvements to premises which do not exceed £2,500 please contact Clare Clark who can provide details on submitting an application to the Community Safety Grants Pool.  Tel: (01429) 855560.

It is also important to note that Charity shops whose sole business is the trading of goods are not eligible for funding through the VSPP.  Those within the Commercial Areas boundary should contact Rob Smith, Senior Regeneration Officer for more information on submitting an application to the Commercial Areas Grant Scheme.  Tel: (01429) 523231.

The New Deal for Communities area covers the Belle Vue area, Longhill / Sandgate Industrial Estate, the town centre, the Murray Street area and the Oxford Road area.

A. Community Wardens are a uniformed patrolling force who work in partnership with the NDC, Police, Local Authority and other agencies to promote safety within your community.

Community Wardens are not a second tier Police force.  Responding to crime is the responsibility of the Police and all crimes should be reported to them. 

Community Wardens compliment the Police by providing additional patrols in your area. 

Should you be unsure about calling the Police or afraid of reprisals the Community Wardens will contact the Police on your behalf, in complete confidence.

The Wardens work Monday to Thursday 12.00 noon until 8.00pm and Friday 12.00 noon until 7.30pm.  They patrol your area reassuring vunerable residents and dealing with minor incidents of disorder.