UPDATE (22/09/2020): During the current COVID-19 crisis, the Burg-Wächter Secure Communities Scheme changed its terms to focus purely on providing free security kits. It remains committed to supporting communities who require extra security and have limited funds to meet these needs.
To achieve this and optimise the number of communities supported, the scheme now provides successful applicants with the option of choosing one of five standard security kits worth an average of £150 each (see below). These security kits represent the most frequently requested items featured in the over 60 applications received under the new COVID-19 conditions. Special security kits will still be created for applications that identify specific requirements not covered by these kits.
CCTV: Some applicants wish to add a CCTV security kit to their application. Unfortunately, the Burg-Wächter CCTV options exceed the value limit for individual awards. To help communities meet this need, the Secure Communities Scheme now incorporates a special award that allows CCTV products to be offered at a community discount. Applicants can pay for the kit at cost, where it exceeds the £150 limit.
Award Priorities: Where the scheme is oversubscribed, the awards panel will prioritise applications with specific security requirements relating to community premises, property and equipment, handling cash, enabling secure access to community sites or increasing physical security for vulnerable individuals.
What does the Secure Communities Scheme offer?
Who can apply?
Any grassroots organisation that benefits the local community based in the United Kingdom & Ireland can apply. Applications only have to meet simple criteria: that they are a community organisation with limited access to funds with which to increase security in the current situation. That means any charity, social enterprise, not for profit and community venture can apply so long as the security kits will be used locally. Apply today.
What type of activity or project is relevant?
There are very few limitations, but the scheme prioritises grassroots organisations who have the most difficulty in meeting extra security costs due to the current situation. Any property, equipment or area that is the responsibility of the local community is relevant, including allotments, sports clubs, village halls, common land or community centres.
A number of community organisations around Lancashire have been awarded free security kits through the Secure Communities Scheme. Applications from Lancashire based community groups asked for help to lock up premises, protect equipment and prevent theft and vandalism. To date
The City of Peterborough Swimming Club (COPS) recently introduced cycling into the fitness regime of their young swimmers. In order to keep the bicycles safe while not in use, the club successfully applied to the Secure Communities Scheme, receiving bike
Cornish based Bude Dive Club and Bude Pilot Gig Club both identified a need to upgrade the security around their organisations. In order to address this issue as quickly as possible both clubs successfully applied for a Secure Communities Scheme,
Nottingham based Stonebridge City Farm recently identified a need to increase its security levels. This meant replacing old and broken padlocks around the farm, as well as having an easier to use system for their volunteers, many of which have
Wigan based St. Peter’s Pavilion recently identified the need to upgrade its security. In order to keep cash and documents secure, the community centre successfully applied for a Secure Communities Scheme award, enabling them to install a new Burg-Wächter safe
Local Beaver and Scout groups from North Manchester, and Yetminster in Dorset have all been awarded free security kits to help lock up their premises and equipment. The awards were made during the Covid-19 lockdown and were part of an
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