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| The aim of the Partnership is to support a whole range of community initiatives dealing with such issues as crime prevention and fear of crime. | ||||
| With this in mind, in 1999 the Partnership successfully applied for a
grant from the National Lottery to start the Bobby Scheme, the aims of which
were to help elderly or vulnerable victims of crime by giving advice, support
and help. Providing home security for elderly victims of crime ... |
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scheme went into operation in early September 1999 and in the first 4 weeks,
the Bobby man visited 32 homes, giving advice and fitting improved security
devices. The Bobby scheme is now receiving approximately 500 referrals every year. The Bobby man, Roger Tuck is becoming well known, getting to know people right across the community. His distinctive van and logo is a regular and comforting sight around the county. |
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| Roger is a trained carpenter/lock fitter and crime prevention advisor and he will normally respond to a victim within days of a crime, following a referral from the police or other local agencies such as Victim Support. | ||
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| He assesses each case individually and fits whatever security devices are necessary to ensure the property is secure. He is able to spend time explaining the procedures, all the time being receptive to the victims' concerns. |
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| There is no charge at all for this service | ||
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The Bobby man is dressed in uniform similar to the local police in order to offer reassurance to victims, he also carries an ID card with him at all times. |
| The scheme gives peace of mind for older people knowing that help is at hand. Mr Bobby provides immeasurable reassurance by making their homes secure against the possibility of further break-ins. |
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| How is
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| The Bedfordshire Police Partnership Trust is a registered charity supported by businesses in the county joining as partners for an annual fee of £250. The Bobby Scheme was launched with the help of a grant from the National Lottery. However, it is hoped that funds will be raised through further corporate and individual donations from members of the public to maintain this scheme as a long term benefit for the people of Bedfordshire. | |||||
| The Scheme costs approximately £50,000 per year to run. | |||||
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| If you would like to make a donation to the Partnership please contact Brian Prickett on the number below. | |||||
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| ***** RELATED NEWS STORIES & UPDATES ***** |
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| October 2005 |
| ~ BOBBY SCHEME UNDER THREAT ~ |
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Partnership’s four Bobbymen who carry out on average 1800 referrals to
elderly or vulnerable people each year may be under threat. The Partnership
relies on funding from a variety of sources and the Trust Administrator has
been notified that a major source from government will cease in March
2006. The consequences of this would be a reduction in the number of
Bobbymen the Partnership could support which at a time when there is more
demand than ever for the Bobbymen to carry out visits would clearly have an
impact on elderly or vulnerable victims of crime. This news has just been received and the Partnership will be making every effort to secure funding to maintain this valuable service. |
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Bedfordshire Police Partnership Trust, all rights reserved. Registered Charity No. 1064403 |
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Thank you for setting up
this wonderful scheme, Mr Bobby's visit has really given
me confidence
