Mosques and associated faith community centres can apply for funding to cover the provision and installation of security measures to keep their place of worship safe. They can also apply for some security guarding services, where they feel security guards will improve the safety of their site and those worshipping there.
To be eligible, applicants must be registered charities, charities or places of worship exempt from registration, or eligible Community Interest Companies (CICs).
Applicants should apply if they:
The funding can cover the following costs: CCTV; fencing and/or railings; manually operated pedestrian and vehicle gates; door hardening, locks and mail box/mail bag; reinforcing single glazed windows (with anti-shatter film or bars/grilles only); intruder alarms including integrated smoke/heat detection; door entry access control; video intercom systems; lighting (building mounted). Applicants do not need to choose what they would like to apply for in advance. If successful, a survey will be carried out at the place of worship. During this survey, the most appropriate measures for the site will be discussed.
The funding only covers the provision and installation of these security measures. Mosques and associated faith community centres can also apply for some security guarding services, where they feel security guards will improve the safety of their site and those worshipping there. No deadlines for applications.
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