Trust and confidence in policing: Research & Innovation Consortium
Funding
Up to £2,000,000
Location
England
Applications
Open until 27 October 2026
This grant funds research into public trust and confidence in policing. You can apply for up to £2,000,000. The work must develop and test new tools to measure how the public feels about policing by 2030. Projects should reach underrepresented communities, assess the impact of police activity, and identify what builds trust. The deadline to apply is 27 October 2026. The grant is open to applicants based in England.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Work must develop and test tools to measure public trust and confidence in policing
- Tools must access voices of underrepresented communities
- Research outcomes must be deliverable by 2030
This grant is for researchers and organisations in England working on policing, public trust, or community engagement. It suits universities, research institutes, and similar bodies with the capacity to develop and test measurement tools. It is not aimed at general businesses or charities without a research focus.
Regions
Full details from UK Research and Innovation, AHRC, BBSRC, ESRC, EPSRC, MRC, NERC, STFC
Apply for funding to develop and test dynamic tools and innovative approaches to measure public trust and confidence in policing by 2030. The tools and approaches developed will access the voices of underrepresented communities, assess the impact of police activity, and identify what builds public trust and confidence.
Apply through the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding portal. Check the UKRI website for full application guidance and any expression of interest requirements before the 27 October 2026 deadline.
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