We are looking for nominations for young people aged 19 or under who have made a positive contribution in Lancashire over the last 12 months, whether by helping their community, supporting an individual or family member, or making a difference within an organisation.


Applications open today, and full details on how to nominate can be found on the poster.

Welcome to the Get Grants September 2026 Newsletter! 


We’re excited to share our upcoming line-up of Training Courses & Events taking place this month.


There’s now just one month to go to Get Grants FREE Virtual Conference, with over 2,500 people already signed up! Join us on October 6th and 7th for two days of expert advice, networking, peer support and inspiration. The full line-up of speakers and funders can now be found on our website, with the full programme coming very soon!


We also have Telling Your Charity’s Story MASTERCLASS with Andy King on 10th September, 2pm - 3pm - learn how to make people instantly understand your work, and why they should support you! ​

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, has invested £90,638 of money seized from criminals into 13 community organisations, supporting projects that will prevent crime, tackle anti-social behaviour, and protect vulnerable people across the county.
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The latest round of the Commissioner’s Community Fund will support a range of initiatives delivered by local charities, community groups, councils and partners. Projects focus on key priorities within the Police and Crime Plan, including youth diversion, tackling anti-social behaviour, supporting vulnerable communities, and preventing violence against women and girls (VAWG).

The Centre for Processional Culture will help protect Britain’s rich but increasingly vulnerable processional traditions.

There are few art forms quite like procession.
Part performance, part ritual, part celebration and part public gathering, processions have the unusual ability to bring art and culture out of traditional venues and directly into the places where people live.
They can be ancient or entirely contemporary. They might involve music, theatre, dance, puppetry, costume, sculpture, carnival, ceremony or simply the collective act of moving through a place together.
And yet, despite the extraordinary variety and cultural significance of processional practice, there has been relatively little dedicated infrastructure in the UK focused specifically on understanding, developing and supporting it.
That is beginning to change.

​What makes one application stand out, while another gets rejected? What are grant assessors really looking for? And what are the common mistakes that can weaken an otherwise strong bid?

In this practical Grant Assessment MASTERCLASS, we will explore behind-the-scenes of the grant assessment process, sharing what assessors look for when making those all-important funding decisions.


Join us for Grant Assessment MASTERCLASS
Tuesday 20th October 2026, 12pm – 1pm
Secure your place through Eventbrite.
 
Everyone who registers for the live Masterclass will also receive a copy of the session recording. 


All of our previous MASTERCLASSES are available to purchase On Demand via our website. 
 
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From 18th to 20th September, venues across Pendle will come alive with creativity, music, workshops, performances and opportunities for young people to share their voices.
This inspiring festival celebrates young talent, creativity and community, bringing people together through a fantastic programme of events and shared experiences.

What keeps you awake at night?


Fire. Flooding. Wildfires. Road collisions. Water rescues.


These are just some of the risks Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service prepares for every day.


As part of our Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) consultation, we want to know what matters most to you and your community. Your views will help shape our future plans and how we continue to help keep Lancashire safe over the next five years.

Welcome to the August edition of my stakeholder newsletter, where I bring you the latest updates on crime and policing across Lancashire.

Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls remains a key priority for my Office and continues to shape much of our work. From the ongoing campaign for Kiena's Law to our work with local partners through the #GetTheMessage campaign to challenge misogyny and harmful attitudes, we are committed to driving meaningful change and making Lancashire safer for women and girls.

During the summer recess, I have also taken the opportunity to meet with Lancashire's MPs to discuss the issues that matter most to residents across the county and explore how we can work together to address them.
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We know that anti-social behaviour can increase during the summer months, affecting communities and people's sense of safety. That is why Lancashire Police have continued to take robust action through Op Centurion, targeting offenders, responding to local concerns and working with partners to prevent anti-social behaviour and keep our communities safe.

The September 2026 Rossendale Connected Community Bulletin is here!
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Produced by the Rossendale Connected network, the monthly bulletin brings together useful information from health and community partners, helping residents stay informed about support, services and activities taking place across Rossendale.

There’s plenty to catch up on in this month’s edition, including important updates on cyber security and upcoming changes to regulated activity with children.


You’ll also find new opportunities for your organisation, useful resources and ways to get involved with the wider voluntary sector.


Read on to find out more.

Are you working in health, social care, community services, or the voluntary sector? Join the upcoming Ageing Well training and education events designed to help professionals build their knowledge, skills and confidence in supporting people living with frailty. These events will focus on frailty and ageing well, nutrition and frailty, and end of life care, while bringing colleagues together to learn, collaborate and improve outcomes for local residents.

We are delighted to personally invite you to participate in a major new research study exploring people’s views and experiences of crime, anti-social behaviour and policing in the UK.   

The research aims to improve: 

• understanding of what shapes public confidence in policing,  
• how confidence changes over time, and  
• the impact of neighbourhood policing on local communities.   

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On average, it takes 10 minutes to complete, and it is entirely multiple-choice. No questions are mandatory, so you can skip any you would rather not answer. If you get distracted, you can save your progress as you go and come back whenever you wish.   
Let's get started!