Meet Herefordshire Vennture
Vennture's Twilight to Night-time work links closely with local businesses, doormen and the police to identify people that need help, preventing unnecessary 999 calls and reducing pressure on public services.
The PALS Programme
The Professional Action Learning Sets (PALS) Programme is a strategic programme designed to tackle barriers to career progression for ethnically diverse police officers and staff within West Mercia Police, and eventually forces across the region. PALS is an important strand in how police engage with communities and directly supports the objectives…
How practical, non-financial support and access to professional networks “can dramatically boost charity resilience and sustainability”.
Benefact Group is urging UK corporates of all sizes to revisit their approach to charity partnerships, outlining three simple steps any business can take to increase their impact: Dedicate funding for non-financial support, such as training, mentoring or shared resources; Convene charity partners to encourage networking, shared learning, and mental health support; Actively listen to charity feedback to co-create the most effective support.
Meet Catch22
STEPS (Support Through Exploitation and Prevention Service).Support within West Mercia for children aged 8-18 and young people up to the age of 24 with additional needs, who are impacted by Child Criminal Exploitation or Child Sexual Exploitation.This strategically important provision is an integrated model providing trauma-informed prevention and intervention support for…
Residents reveal their top community safety priorities for Warwickshire
In 2024, Safer Warwickshire Partnership Board agencies Warwickshire Police, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire, and Warwickshire County Council carried out telephone and online surveys to gather residents' views on community safety and seek input on future priorities. 4500 responses to the surveys, provided valuable insights, which have helped shape Warwickshire Safer Communities priorities and the Police & Crime Plan.
Supporting West Mercia Youth Through Reparation Projects
This project delivers court-ordered reparation activities for young people who have been involved in minor offences. These include carpentry-based projects where participants build bird boxes, wildlife homes, and other timber products for use across Wildlife Trust estates and local communities.
Employer supported police volunteering within West Mercia
West Mercia Police is helping public sector suppliers to the region, and local businesses, to develop a new way of delivering social value which directly underpins community safety and resilience.
West Mercia Police Community Cyber Safety Support Rolls Out
Exploitation and Vulnerability Session for parents and guardians. Join an online session focusing on the topic of exploitation and online safety. This session aims to raise awareness and provide valuable insights on how to protect vulnerable children.
2024 meant community impact for Telefónica Tech
Telefonica Tech's partnership with SmartSTEMs saw 23 schools, engaging 1,500 young people through 9,000 hours of learning, helping to inspire the next generation in science, technology, engineering, and maths. Their partnership with Bridge of Hope, is removing barriers to employment for disadvantaged groups.
West Mercia Police Procurement: The 3-9-27 Model
Corporate Social Responsibility is not just a metric; it’s a core driver of our organisational & departmental strategy. It underpins support for the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Safer West Mercia Plan, informs our assessment of the most advantageous tenders, and helps us maximise public social value.