Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw and I visited Stable Lives in Parbold to see firsthand the impact of the funding we had secured for the local charity. On Friday 19 June, Carrie Byrom, Director of Stable Lives, gave us a personal tour and talked us through the programme they will be delivering.
Through the funding secured, Stable Lives will deliver a structured programme supporting young people who are, or who are at risk of, offending. Stable Lives can offer 6 week or year courses for the young people, with an individual specific goal in mind.
The programme includes helping the young people feel secure and valid, and long-term education and support plans. Participants can join Stable Lives’ weekly youth group to make friends and reduce isolation.
This funding was one of four projects funded through my Police and Crime Commissioner MP fund. The other organisations that were successful in securing the funding through Ashley Dalton and the Police and Crime Commissioner were kNOwKnifeCrime, First Kick Foundaiton and About the Town CIC.
Local organisations can now apply for the next wave of funding through my office, which closes on 2 August.
After securing this funding for Stable Lives through the Police and Crime Commissioner, I couldn’t wait to see the charity in person and hear about the impact this funding will have.
It was fantastic to learn about the courses that are being provided for young people in a safe and supportive environment, providing a proactive approach to behaviour change. A top priority of mine is reducing crime in West Lancashire and it’s programmes like this one that help us get there.
This funding is open again for organisations with relevant projects and I encourage local groups to consider applying.
Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw said:
“It was powerful to visit this project and hear about the difference this support is making for young people.
By providing a safe environment, positive role models and tailored support, programmes like this help young people build confidence, develop new skills and avoid the risks of getting involved in crime.
Through my Community Fund, we are investing in early intervention that tackles the root causes of offending and helps create safer communities for the future. These grants deliver targeted, evidence-based projects that deliver value for money and ultimately make Lancashire safer.”
Carrie Byrom, Director of Stable Lives, said:
“Behind every young person at risk of entering the criminal justice system is a story that often includes trauma, loss, and unmet need.
Stable Lives provides a place where those young people can feel safe, valued, and supported. By combining emotional support with practical learning and personal development, we help them see beyond their circumstances and believe that a different future is possible.
We are incredibly grateful to the Police and Crime Commissioner and to Ashley Dalton MP for their support in helping to secure this funding. Their commitment to early intervention and prevention will enable us to reach more vulnerable young people, providing the stability, guidance, and opportunities they need to make positive choices and build brighter futures.”
Applications for PCC funding are open until 2 August.