North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Andy Dunbobbin expressed admiration for the exceptional efforts of a Wrexham-based organisation that is making a positive impact on the community and empowering young people. During his visit to Wrexham, Commissioner Dunbobbin observed firsthand how funding from the “Your Community, Your Choice” initiative is being utilised to promote the city, combat anti-social behavior, and equip young individuals with valuable social media skills.
The “Your Community, Your Choice” initiative, which receives support from the North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner, North Wales Police and Community Trust (PACT), and North Wales Police, derives its funding partly from assets seized by the courts through the Proceeds of Crime Act, with additional contributions from the Police and Crime Commissioner.
The project in focus, “Our City, Our Tribe,” is spearheaded by the Yellow and Blue Group, a non-profit social enterprise situated in their new hub at Eagles Meadow. This endeavour revolves around encouraging 11–16-year-olds to create and share videos on platforms like TikTok, showcasing the beauty and essence of Wrexham. Beyond just social media presence, the initiative’s core purpose is to foster a sense of ownership and empowerment among young people, enabling them to become active contributors to their local community. By promoting community cohesion and addressing anti-social behavior, “Our City, Our Tribe” seeks to elevate Wrexham as a united and resilient city.
During his visit to the project’s base, Commissioner Dunbobbin was joined by Dave Evans from PACT and High Sheriff of Clwyd, Kate Hill Trevor, where they met with Pete Humphreys, the Founder of Yellow and Blue, Volunteer Youth Worker Sammii Jones, and several enthusiastic young participants, many of whom hail from areas like Caia Park.
Pete Humphreys, Founder of Yellow and Blue, expressed his enthusiasm about the project’s progress, stating, “At Yellow and Blue, we are pleased to have welcomed the PCC to see how we are making a huge effort in improving lives in Wrexham. We are bringing together some amazing people in the city, and we are excited to see the results of what this can achieve. Our project is reaching the hardest-to-engage youth culture, and we are sure [that] we will see positive outcomes.”
Praising the dedication of organisations like Yellow and Blue, Commissioner Dunbobbin remarked, “They help to keep our neighbourhoods safe and secure and to meet the priorities in my Police and Crime Plan. And the fact that part of the money comes from funds seized from criminals also helps show to people that crime doesn’t pay, but community activism does!”
Ashley Rogers, Chairman of PACT, emphasised the significance of grassroots projects like “Our City, Our Tribe” in enhancing community well-being across North Wales. He stressed that community groups rely on appropriate funding to function effectively and expressed his pleasure in supporting them through the “Your Community, Your Choice” initiative.
North Wales Police Assistant Chief Constable Chris Allsop joined in expressing support for the project, acknowledging Wrexham’s distinctive culture and recent revitalisation. He stated, “It’s a pleasure to be able to support initiatives to engage local young people in their community, while also hopefully reducing crime.”
