Chepstow's Central Kaff Youth Centre has been awarded £3,000 to help prevent crime and anti-social behaviour.

The police and crime commissioner for Gwent, Ian Johnston, has given £100,000 to 25 projects across Gwent.

"Many of these projects have already generated overwhelmingly positive results within their communities, but this vital funding will help them achieve a great deal more," said Mr Johnston.

"It will complement the hard work they have already dedicated to the cause.

"We want less victims of crime in our communities and we recognise the fantastic role that volunteers at some of these projects can play in complementing the work of Gwent Police and other local partners in the community."

The £3,000 given to Central Kaff will help create the 'Reaching Out Project' in Chepstow, and will help pay for the resources needed to carry out community events such as preventative Hallowe'en activities.

The staff at Central Kaff said: "The Reaching Out Project will focus on working with young people in the Thornwell and Bulwark area. The project aims to engage young people in positive, community based activities.

"It will focus on encouraging young people to make the right decisions in life, whilst empowering them to become responsible young people."

The Abergavenny-based Bridge to Cross Charitable Trust was awarded £5,560 to buy a new caravan and generator while Abergavenny Youth Group were given £1,100 for a community landscape project.