FOI release

Home Office funding for the National Wildlife Crime Unit

Published 9 October 2013

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The National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU) exists to support the prevention and detection of wildlife crime and has been funded by the Home Office since 2006. The funding provided each year for this purpose is listed below and was paid direct to the NWCU via North Wales Police Authority.

Financial year Value
2006-2007 £15,367
2007-2008 £15,367
2008-2009 £150,000
2009-2010 £150,000
2010-2011 £150,000
2011-2012 £110,729
2012-2013 £136,000 (budget)