Author and Job Role: George Bell, Policy & Commissioning Lead for Victim Services
Protective Marking: OFFICIAL
Executive Summary:
The Police & Crime Commissioner for Surrey is responsible for commissioning services that support victims of crime, improve community safety, tackle child exploitation, and prevent reoffending. For the financial year 2026/27 the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner used a proportion of locally derived funding to support the delivery of local services.
Applications for the Grant
Surrey Police
To award £45,000 to Surrey Police for the commissioning of the Family Matters Initiative. This will fund the partnership with reputable and established charity, Family Matters, to provide targeted support to families of the suspects investigated in Online Child Protection Investigation Team (OCPIT) cases.
Recommendation
The Commissioner supports the applications to the PCC Fund and awards to the following:
- Surrey Police (For the Family Matters Initiative) – Up to £45,000.Â
Police and Crime Commissioner Approval
I approve the recommendation(s):
Signature:Â PCC Lisa Townsend (wet signed copy held in Office)
Date:Â Â 27th October 2026
All decisions must be added to the decision register.
Areas of consideration
Consultation
None required
Financial implications
None
Legal
None required
Risks
No Risks
Equality and diversity
N/A
Risks to human rights
No Risks