About our trust
The Tribune Trust is a registered charity that provides grants to help groups and communities reduce crime and create safer neighbourhoods. The Trust focuses on supporting initiatives that involve young people. It is a unique partnership between the High Sheriffs of the East Riding of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, Humberside Police and the Humberside Fire and Rescue Service.
Who we support
The Tribune Trust supports local projects that tackle the wider social problems that lead to offences such as anti-social behaviour, theft, damage and violence. These projects help divert young people with sport and recreational activities and support vulnerable people. We support them to help make our communities safer. To qualify for support, projects should demonstrate that they deliver at least one of our aims.
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Our Aims
Reducing crime & disorder
Lower levels of crime make communities feel safer and more pleasant places to live and work. The Trust makes small grants to tackle crime and disorder when such projects are not supported by mainstream funding or require additional support.
Protecting vulnerable victims
Fear of crime can have a devastating impact on victims, particularly those who have suffered a serious crime, are vulnerable and intimidated or persistently targeted. The Trust wants to support projects that reduce the fear victims and communities experience.
Promoting good citizenship
The Trust supports schemes that challenge and assist young people to acquire new skills, build positive lifestyles and avoid turning to crime and disorder.
Promoting sport & active recreation
Sport and active recreation help people lead healthy, safe and confident lifestyles. The Trust wants to encourage volunteers and coaches to increase participation in the Humber area.
Tackling drug & alcohol misuse
Drug and alcohol misuse is responsible for high levels of crime. The Trust wants to help local projects that educate young people about the health and crime dangers of using substances and help support those people who are addicted.
Who we are
High Sheriffs are the Sovereign's representative for all matters relating to the Judiciary and the maintenance of law and order in their county.
Our Patrons are the Lord Lieutenants of the county of the East Riding of Yorkshire and the county of Lincolnshire. Our Trustees are serving, former and future High Sheriffs of these counties together with leaders from local businesses and Humberside Police; Humberside Fire and Rescue Service and others involved with community safety.
The Trust’s steering group meets to consider funding applications in January, April, July and October each year. It is led by a Chair and coordinated by the Director, each of whom are elected annually.
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Our funding
The Trust receives generous donations from individuals, companies and other Trusts and charities. Events are also held each year to raise funds. All this funding is then distributed in small grants to projects that support the aims of the Trust. Typically, the Trust distributes about £60,000 each year in grant funding. If you would like to know how you or your company can support the work of the Trust, please visit our donate page.
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