Decision number: 004 – 2026_27
Author and Job Role: George Bell, Policy and Commissioning Lead for Victim Services
Protective Marking:Â OFFICIAL
Executive summary
Police and Crime Commissioners have the statutory responsibility to provide services to support victims to cope and recover. The Ministry of Justice made additional funds available for 2026/7 to support victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Applications for the grant
RASASC
To award RASASC £290,274 towards their Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) and counselling provision for 26/27. The MOJ have agreed to two-year funding in to 2027/28.
East Surrey Domestic Abuse Services (ESDAS)
To award £898,729 to ESDAS for their core and specialist Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) services as well as their counselling provision for 26/27. The MOJ have agreed to two-year funding in to 2027/28.
Surrey & Borders Partnership Trust
To award Surrey & Borders Partnership Trust £174,672.40 toward the Child Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CISVA) service and STARS (age 18-25 years) CISVA service in 26/27. The MOJ have agreed to two-year funding in to 2027/28.
Recommendation
The PCC supports the MOJ DA/SV service bids and awards the following;
- £290,274 to RASASC
- £898,729 to ESDAS
- £174,672.40 to Surrey & Borders Partnership
Police and Crime Commissioner approval
I approve the recommendation(s):
Signature: Lisa Townsend (wet signed copy held in office)
Date: 7/4/26
Areas of consideration
Consultation
None to note
Financial implications
Reliance on MOJ Funding
Legal
No Legal implications
Risks
Sustainable funding post 2028 – this is a two-year grant from the MOJ
Equality and diversity
No implications
Risks to human rights
No Risks