An introduction for charitable foundations

This guide has been developed by the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC), with the support of the Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) and the helpful input from the Home Office, to encourage collaboration between PCCs and charitable foundations. 

Introduction

Since their introduction in 2012, PCCs have worked closely with charitable foundations on a range of areas, including crime prevention, criminal justice partnerships, helping shape and inform local strategies and many more impactful projects. 

There are areas of shared interest that exist between PCCs and charitable foundations, including responding to challenges through funding, making informed evidence-based decisions and engaging with communities to deliver change. 

This guide has been developed by the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC), with the support of the Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) and the helpful input from the Home Office, to encourage collaboration between PCCs and charitable foundations. 

Within this guide you will find: 

• Valuable formation on what Police and Crime Commissioners(PCCs) do and how to contact hem;  

• Helpful case studies and ideas on how PCCs and charitable foundations can effectively work together across a range of areas, and 

• a practical checklist for charitable foundations to consider when engaging with PCCs