COMMUNITY group Milford Youth Matters has gained a £5,000 grant from Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn.

The grant funding will help Milford Youth Matters continue its Friday night project which engages with young people – aged 14-18 - who do not access any other local youth provision. It encourages positive community activities and works to prevent antisocial behaviour.

The grant is part of an £85,000 package to more than 20 initiatives in the force area.

The Commissioner’s Fund is funded by the proceeds of crime awarded to the police and from the sale of unclaimed found property.

Community projects were not nominated by the public or organisations but by frontline police officers and Dyfed-Powys Police staff. They were approved by senior officers who assessed applications against criteria such as the need for the project and the numbers to benefit.