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The Victim Surcharge Fund (VSF) is available to organisations who provide direct support to victims of crime. It can be used to provide emergency household, food, utility, or clothing expenses for those escaping domestic abuse, or for installation of alarm systems to help victims feel safe, in line with published Guidance.

The VSF is intended to supplement and enhance support services that Victim Support Organisations (VSOs) already provide to victims of crime and is primarily intended to help victims who are already accessing the services of VSOs.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Any organisation of two years standing which provides support to victims of crime.

When to apply

The fund runs on a recurring cycle, opening for applications from victim support organisations around twice a year, provided there are sufficient funds available. No fixed opening or closing dates are published.

How to apply

Request an application form from the Scottish Government's Victims and Witnesses Policy Team using the contact details provided.

Contact information

Exclusions

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Activites funded: Housing and shelter Advice and information Advocacy Community safety Transport Financial advice and support Health care and wellbeing Mental health care Respite and holidays Justice, equality and law

Beneficiaries funded: Victims of crime and abuse

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