Victim Support
Also known as: National Association of Victim Support Schemes
Victim Support is the independent charity for victims and witnesses of crime in England and Wales. Our services are free of charge and confidential. Whether you are a victim or a witness of a crime our help falls into three main kinds; emotional support; information; practical help.We also speak out as a national voice for victims and witnesses and campaign for change.
Activities & Mission
Victim Support is the independent charity for victims and witnesses of crime in England and Wales. Our services are free of charge and confidential. Whether you are a victim or a witness of a crime our help falls into three main kinds; emotional support; information; practical help.We also speak out as a national voice for victims and witnesses and campaign for change.
Grants
Victim Support makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £52,224,000
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty and other charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 77% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 92). How is this calculated?
Higher than 89% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 88% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £52,734,000 | £52,224,000 | £52,067,000 | £9,919,000 | £8,200,000 | 1234 / 310 |
| 2024 | £50,383,000 | £50,772,000 | £50,601,000 | £9,409,000 | £7,607,000 | 1230 / 408 |
| 2023 | £48,302,000 | £48,538,000 | £48,417,000 | £9,799,000 | £6,300,000 | 1230 / 571 |
| 2022 | £44,348,000 | £43,373,000 | £43,199,000 | £10,035,000 | £7,277,000 | 1140 / 682 |
| 2021 | £41,035,000 | £40,182,000 | £40,004,000 | £9,060,000 | £6,400,000 | 975 / 879 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Victim Support
What does Victim Support do?
Victim Support is the independent charity for victims and witnesses of crime in England and Wales. Our services are free of charge and confidential. Whether you are a victim or a witness of a crime our help falls into three main kinds; emotional support; information; practical help.We also speak out as a national voice for victims and witnesses and campaign for change.
How much income did Victim Support report in 2025?
Victim Support reported total income of £52.73m and reported expenditure of £52.22m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Victim Support?
Victim Support has a program ratio of 98.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 77% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 92 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Victim Support registered as a charity?
Victim Support was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 November 1987 as charity number 298028. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs Victim Support?
Victim Support is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Yvonne Thomas. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Victim Support operate?
Victim Support operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Victim Support a registered charity?
Yes — Victim Support is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 298028.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- National Association of Victim Support Schemes
- Victim Support
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated