Campaign launched to celebrate positive impact Lanarkshire charities make to their communities

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Independent charity Crimestoppers and its youth service Fearless have launched a nationwide project celebrating the difference Lanarkshire charities make to their communities.The initiative is being backed by Minister for Victims and Community Safety, Siobhian Brown MSP.Supported by Network Rail Scotland, the charity is giving a dozen local groups with charitable status the chance to receive £500 to spend on creating a special day this summer.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The grants will be given to six youth-focused groups and six adult-focused groups.It could be a trip, community arts project, disco or tea dance; all the charity asks is that attendees have the opportunity to learn that if they know or suspect information about crime, they have an option to "speak up 100 per cent anonymously".Crimestoppers and Fearless will provide a box full of resources, digital assets and a one-hour training event for staff of any Lanarkshire organisation interested in taking part.

A quick and easy application process is available now online and Crimestoppers will let you know if you have been selected by June 14.

Winners will then be invited to join the charity, along with representatives from Scottish Government, Police Scotland and other community safety and justice partners, to celebrate the ongoing