Land Securities: JAM Shop

The Centre Director at Corby Shopping Centre has supported a police-led campaign to encourage local young people not to commit anti-social behaviour. Starting 18 months ago, the Director embarked on the project with Groundworks North Northants and Northamptonshire Police, working at night alongside youth workers to steer teenagers away from public nuisance, criminal damage, alcohol and drugs.

Inputs:

• Cash: £15,000
• Time: £15,000
• In-kind: £6,180 shop unit, tills, etc
• Total value of contributions: £36,180

Impacts:

• As a result of this ongoing project, anti-social crime in Corby town centre fell by 47% in the first year, and has fallen a further 13% during 2010.
• A number of the young people involved in running the shop have expressed an interest in retail and sales careers.
• The success of this multi-agency scheme has been recognised by the Home Office Tilley awards, progressing through to the national finals after winning the Midland regional stage of the competition.
• The Centre Director was also presented with an award by Groundworks UK and the Police in recognition of his positive and influential work with the young people of Corby.