Aged 11 - 18? Got big ideas? |  |
Get involved in i11 and do something really positive in your community or school There are prizes of up to £1000 up for grabs - so get together with a few friends and think of an idea for a project which will tackle a concern or problem in your local community and improve where you live.
Local residents in your community have already identified some areas of concern to your neighbourhood policing teams and these can be found on your NPT website -www.westyorkshire.police.uk/npt - and these might include:
- Anti social behaviour
- Underage drinking
- Bullying
- Understanding different cultures
- Theft / burglary
- Creating Safer Environments
- Vehicle crime
- Reducing the fear of crime
However, you might come up with a completely new idea, such as something you want to tackle in school.
You can apply for up to £250 to help you start your project, and when you've finished, projects are judged and the best 3 projects can win up to £1000!
Project Rules: (follow this link for full Project Rules)
- You must be aged 11 - 18 years old to take part
- All groups must have an adult supervisor
- Groups can apply for a grant of up to £250
All groups receiving grants must complete a project and submit their Project Logbook by 30th September, or give the money back
For your project to be eligible for a prize, groups must complete and submit the Project Logbook which will tell the judges all about your project. The Logbook can be downloaded below, or you can email the i11 team at localpolicing.dept@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk to request a copy.
To have the best chance of winning, include examples of your work, take photographs, draw pictures, include any posters or artwork you've made or film your work and send it to us, with your completed Logbook, before the deadline of 5.00 pm on 30th September, 2011.
Project Timescales:
Plan your project around the following dates and submit your completed Project Logbook on time to have a chance at winning a prize. Any projects which are completed after the submission date will not be accepted and the group may be liable to pay back any grant monies they were given. Here are the key dates:
- Monday, 11th April -Opening date for grant application / registration forms
- Friday, 3rd June -Deadline for completed grant application forms
- Early July Grants -Cheques out to successful groups
- July – September - Projects run
- 30th September- Deadline for submission of Project Logbook and supporting information
- October -Judging process
- November - Prizes awarded
What to do next:
- Grab a few friends and think of an idea for a project
- Download the grant application / project registration form below
- Complete and submit the form before 3rd June (even if you don't want to apply for funding) and remember to include a signed parental consent form for each member of the team
- Don't forget to ask your local Neighbourhood Policing Team Inspector or Sergeant to endorse your form (NPT Inspectors / Sergeant details can be found on the NPT website - www.westyorkshire.police.uk/npt - they may also be able to give you some valuable advice to help with your project
- Send the completed forms to us by the deadline of 5.00 pm on Friday, 3rd June. No applications will be accepted after this deadline
For Full Project Rules, Grant Application / Project Registration Form, Project Logbook and Parental Consent form click here (and scroll down to the bottom of the page).
i11 - In connection with National Crimebeat, the charity of the Shrievalty Association, the Association of High Sheriffs in England and Wales
