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
Ward | District |
South Bank | Redcar and Cleveland |
Berwick Hills & Pallister Park | Middlesbrough |
Central | Middlesbrough |
Dormanstown | Redcar and Cleveland |
Brambles and Thorntree | Middlesbrough |
Hemlington | Middlesbrough |
Manor House | Hartlepool |
Longlands and Beechwood | Middlesbrough |
Headland and Harbour | Hartlepool |
Grangetown | Redcar and Cleveland |
Eston | Redcar and Cleveland |
De Bruce | Hartlepool |
Stockton Town Centre | Stockton on Tees |
Newtown | Stockton on Tees |
Mandale and Victoria | Stockton 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:
- Reduce the number of deliberate fires set
- Reduce the opportunity for arsonists to start fires
- 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!