The Commissioner's Fund, as awarded by the Police and Crime Commissioner has been vital for us in our work. The Cavern and youth nights at The Cavern (which is now the Youth Support Service) were funded through this programme so too were the setting up of The Studio and the funding of some skill development activities for those attending Support at The Cavern.

The impact of these grants has been huge and has sparked further projects. Without the support of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Support at The Cavern, for example, would simply not exist.

The support we have received has not just been financial. We are so appreciative of the team's ongoing support in overcoming challenges and their continual encouragement.

You can see more about our work as written about on Martin Surl's blog: 

• The Cavern: a youth club for the 21st Century