Philanthropy

How we are funded

Victim Support is here for people when they need us most, but our ability to provide that support depends on funding that is not always guaranteed.

Some of our services are funded through the public sector, via Police and Crime Commissioners who commission victims' services locally. However, this funding is reviewed regularly, creating uncertainty about the future of many of our programmes. Also, many of our services are not funded through this route and rely on the generosity of our donors.

To continue delivering vital and specialist support – especially for children, young people, and those experiencing complex trauma – we rely on the generosity of individuals, businesses, trusts and foundations.

Your support helps ensure that no victim has to face the impact of crime alone.

Making a major gift

Major donors play a vital role in sustaining and growing our work. Your generosity allows us to reach more victims, provide longer-term support, and respond to emerging needs.

We work closely with our major supporters to build meaningful partnerships, aligning your philanthropic goals with real, measurable impact for victims of crime.

If you are considering making a major gift, we would be delighted to speak with you. We can also advise on tax-efficient giving and how your contribution can make the greatest difference. 

“We support Victim Support because of the important work they do for victims – women, men and children whose lives have been impacted by crime. There is so much violence in the world but Victim Support helps people to become stronger even through the toughest of times; we really admire their work.” – Major donor, London

We are deeply grateful to the charitable trusts and foundations that support our work. Their contributions enable us to deliver specialist services, develop new resources, and reach those most in need.

We value long-term partnerships and are committed to demonstrating the impact of every grant we receive.

If you are a trustee or grant-maker and would like to support Victim Support, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss potential funding opportunities.

Contact us via our web referral form to learn more.

We would like to thank the following major donors, trusts and foundations for their support in 2024/25:

  • Foundations
  • Koestler Arts
  • Potton Consolidated Charities
  • The Annandale Charitable Trust
  • The Burghley Family Trust
  • The David Cutforth Charitable Trust
  • The Gilbert and Eileen Edgar Foundation
  • The Heinz, Anna and Carol Kroch Foundation
  • The Moira Fund
  • The National Lottery
  • The Princess Anne’s Charities Trust
  • The Patricia Routledge Foundation
  • The Zochonis Charitable Trust

Your donation can change lives. Here’s what your generosity could achieve:

  • £2,500 could provide support to a family at risk of domestic abuse for 12 months
  • £3,000 could fund the development of a new guide on our online self-help platform, MySupportSpace
  • £6,000 could keep our Supportline service open for 24 hours
  • £30,000 could fund a caseworker to provide support to 50 children and young people experiencing domestic abuse