Author and Job Role: George Bell, Policy & Commissioning Lead for Victim Services
Protective Marking: OFFICIAL
Executive Summary:
The PCC Surge Fund is for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) to bolster local frontline support and ensure that victims feel safe, informed and supported, in response to the implementation of the Progression Model as part of the Sentencing Act 2026. Each PCC will be offered £195k, over October 2026 to March 2029, to commission services or projects, with flexibility to use the funding to meet local need, in line with existing service provision, to strengthen the support available to victims in their area. PCCs should ensure that support available is made clear to victims, referral pathways are put in place and provide join up to criminal justice agencies, including probation.
Recommendation
Award up to the following amounts in 2026/2027 to service providers;
- East Surrey Domestic Abuse Services (For Surrey Domestic Abuse Partnership) – Up to £31,500 based on actual expenditure.
- Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) – Up to £13,500 based on actual expenditure.
Police and Crime Commissioner Approval
I approve the recommendation(s):
Signature: PCC Lisa Townsend (wet signed copy held in Office)
Date: 02/10/2026
All decisions must be added to the decision register.
Areas of consideration
Consultation
None required
Financial implications
Subject to Ministry of Justice funding
Legal
None required
Risks
No Risks
Equality and diversity
N/A
Risks to human rights
No Risks