We know where the fires are happening. We need your help to prevent them.

85% of Cleveland’s fire calls are related to deliberate fires – the highest in the country – and divert resources away from other emergencies where lives may be at risk.

The table below shows the top 15 areas in Cleveland with the highest rates of deliberate fires and violence to Brigade staff.

Table 1 – 15 Highest Wards for Deliberate Fires

WardDistrict
South BankRedcar and Cleveland
Berwick Hills & Pallister ParkMiddlesbrough
CentralMiddlesbrough
DormanstownRedcar and Cleveland
Brambles and ThorntreeMiddlesbrough
HemlingtonMiddlesbrough
Manor HouseHartlepool
Longlands and BeechwoodMiddlesbrough
Headland and HarbourHartlepool
GrangetownRedcar and Cleveland
EstonRedcar and Cleveland
De BruceHartlepool
Stockton Town CentreStockton on Tees
NewtownStockton on Tees
Mandale and VictoriaStockton on Tees

We are looking for projects that will help us tackle these issues to make our communities and our staff safer. We encourage applicants to think outside of the box and take a creative approach to meeting our funding requirements. Projects must benefit one or more of the Ward areas highlighted in the table above and all applications must address at least one of our priorities listed below:

  1. Reduce the number of deliberate fires set
  2. Reduce the opportunity for arsonists to start fires
  3. Reduce the incidence of violence to staff

Applicants can apply for any amount up to £1,000 to deliver their project. We expect projects to be completed within 12 months of the grant being issued.

Click here to view the Small Grants Guidance Notes (docx)

Please send all completed application forms to smallgrants@clevelandfire.gov.uk

The deadline for applications is 12:00 noon on Monday 17th April 2023.

Thank you for your interest and good luck!