MORE THAN £35,000 has been awarded to groups across Avon and Somerset from the Police and Crime Commissioners community action fund.

The theme for the applications was serving the diverse needs of local communities across the force area. Some of the successful services and initiatives which were awarded a grant from PCC Sue Mountstevens included the RSPCA and Unchosen.

The RSPCA support victims of domestic abuse by providing temporary foster care for pets so that their owners can leave their abuser and find a safe home.

Unchosen produce films and resources to raise awareness of modern slavery.

PCC Sue Mountstevens said: “This round of applications highlighted the many different ways that communities and organisations can address my police and crime priorities. That’s what makes the community action fund so great .”

The police community trust, for which the PCC is a trustee, is responsible for considering applications made to the community action fund.

Community and voluntary organisations are invited to apply for up to £5,000 from the Commissioner’s community action fund.

For more information, visit avonandsomerset.police.uk/services/police-community-trust/