Community Payback is a tough and visible consequence for offenders that have committed a crime. Criminals, who can receive up to 300 hours, might find themselves hacking back dense undergrowth, clearing rubbish or scrubbing graffiti from walls. While doing this work offenders are required to wear high-visibility jackets to make sure the public are aware of the work they are doing. All offenders doing unpaid work are screened to assess the risk they may pose to the public, and they are closely supervised by expert staff at all times.


The Beneficaries are often charities who provide services for the community.
To see some examples of work carried out in Avon & Somerset please click here

This is a punishment however it is hoped that offenders may develop skills and the punishment may have a rehabilitative element.This requirement must be completed within one year.

Over 90,000 hours of Community Payback is carried out by offenders in Avon & Somerset each year. If paid at the national minimum wage, this work would be valued at £515,700 and otherwise might not be done.

Please take a look at the criteria information available here before completing the form below.

click here to complete a form suggesting a site or project for Community Payback to consider.

Community Payback hotline number is available for enquiries and suggestions for projects the number is: 0117 9447254.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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