Author and Job Role: George Bell, Criminal Justice Policy & Commissioning Officer
Protective Marking: Official
Executive Summary:
For 2025/26, the Police and Crime Commissioner has made available £270,000.00 of funding to reduce reoffending in Surrey.
Application for Standard Grant Award above £5,000 – Reducing Reoffending Fund
Transform Housing – Reduced Offending Supported Housing – Natalie Murphy
Brief overview of service/decision – To award £58,019 to Transform Housing for their Reduced Offending Supported Housing service. This relates to the 2nd year of a multi-year award with the total cost over three years of £174,345. This service is being co-commissioned with HM Probation Service.
Reason for funding – 1) To reduce reoffending by addressing the underlying issues contributing to criminal behaviour. This service provides units of accommodation with support in shared houses, with those with a history of offending and who are at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness. Regular structured support is provided by skilled staff with support plans to provide a stable base and help the recipients achieve their goals.
2) Protecting people from harm in Surrey – This service provides a safe, stable home and an opportunity to have a life free from crime. It aims to lay the foundations to start to build a more fulfilling life and this will reduce crime and have a positive impact on the wider community in Surrey.
Recommendation
That the Commissioner supports this standard grant application to the Reducing Reoffending Fund and awards to the following;
- £58,019 to Transform Housing
Police and Crime Commissioner Approval
I approve the recommendation(s):
Signature: PCC Lisa Townsend (wet signed copy held in OPCC)
Date: 22nd May 2025
All decisions must be added to the decision register.
Areas of consideration
Consultation
Consultation has taken place with appropriate lead officers depending on the application. All applications have been asked to supply evidence of any consultation and community engagement.
Financial implications
All applications have been asked to confirm the organisation hold accurate financial information. They are also asked to include the total costs of the project with breakdown where the money will be spent; any additional funding secured or applied for and plans for on-going funding. The Reducing Reoffending Fund Decision Panel/Criminal Justice policy officers considers the financial risks and opportunities when looking at each application.
Legal
Legal advice is taken on an application-by-application basis.
Risks
The Reducing reoffending Fund Decision Panel and Criminal Justice policy officers considers any risks in the allocation of funding. It is also part of the process to consider when refusing an application, the service delivery risks if appropriate.
Equality and diversity
Each application will be requested to supply appropriate equality and diversity information as part of the monitoring requirements. All applicants are expected to adhere to the Equality Act 2010
Risks to human rights
Each application will be requested to supply appropriate human rights information as part of the monitoring requirements. All applicants are expected to adhere to the Human Rights Act.