Growing Against Violence
Also known as: Gav
GAV delivers evidence-based preventative education sessions. It delivers age appropriate sessions to students in school years 5 through to 10, providing a continuum of universal engagement. The curriculum includes award-winning lessons on sexual violence, knife crime, stop and search, gang recruitment and the anti-social use of social media. Sessions have been delivered to over 270,000 students.
Activities & Mission
GAV delivers evidence-based preventative education sessions. It delivers age appropriate sessions to students in school years 5 through to 10, providing a continuum of universal engagement. The curriculum includes award-winning lessons on sexual violence, knife crime, stop and search, gang recruitment and the anti-social use of social media. Sessions have been delivered to over 270,000 students.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £86,142 | £120,363 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £88,613 | £95,013 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £107,240 | £89,553 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £141,039 | £132,875 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2021 | £116,099 | £117,009 | 0 / 5 |
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Frequently asked questions about Growing Against Violence
What does Growing Against Violence do?
GAV delivers evidence-based preventative education sessions. It delivers age appropriate sessions to students in school years 5 through to 10, providing a continuum of universal engagement. The curriculum includes award-winning lessons on sexual violence, knife crime, stop and search, gang recruitment and the anti-social use of social media. Sessions have been delivered to over 270,000 students.
How much income did Growing Against Violence report in 2025?
Growing Against Violence reported total income of £86k and reported expenditure of £120k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Growing Against Violence registered as a charity?
Growing Against Violence was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 September 2015 as charity number 1163738. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Growing Against Violence?
Growing Against Violence is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALLEN BARRY DAVIS BA HONS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Growing Against Violence operate?
Growing Against Violence operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Growing Against Violence a registered charity?
Yes — Growing Against Violence is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163738.
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Surrey
KT17 2HU
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