Decision Log 002/2021 – Reducing Re offending Fund Application – January 2021

Report Title: Reducing Re offending Fund (RRF) Application January 2021

Decision number: 002/2021

Author and Job Role: Craig Jones – Policy & Commissioning Lead for CJ

Protective Marking: OFFICIAL

Executive Summary:

For 2020/21 the Police and Crime Commissioner has made available £266,667 of funding to reduce re offending in Surrey.

Background

In January 2021 the following organisation submitted an application to the RRF for consideration;

The Twinning ProjectReducing Re offending in Surreysum requested £5000

The overall aim of this project is to engage approximately 50 prisoners per year in each of the 114 prisons in England and Wales in football-based programmes to improve their skills and employability whilst simultaneous improving their mental, physical health and all-round wellbeing. This will enable them to obtain a recognised qualification either in coaching or refereeing which will help improve their life chances and gain employment. Ultimately, this will almost certainly lead to a reduction in re offending and improve life changes.

Recommendation:

That the Police & Crime Commissioner awards the sum requested to the above mentioned organisation totalling £5000

Police and Crime Commissioner Approval

I approve the recommendation(s):

Signature: David Munro (wet signature available on hard copy)

Date: 22/01/2021