The Scottish Government - Victim Surcharge Fund
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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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- 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
Currently Closed.
How to apply
Victims' organisations interested in applying to the Fund can request an application form by emailing VictimSurchargefund@gov.scot
Exclusions
Activites funded: Housing & shelter Advice & information Advocacy Community safety Transport Financial advice & support Health care & wellbeing Mental health care Respite & holidays Justice, equality & law
Beneficiaries funded: Carers Children Families LGBTQI people Men Mental health conditions Older people Ill-health Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Sensory impairments Victims of crime & abuse Women & girls Young people
Last reviewed about 1 month ago
The Scottish Government
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St Andrew’s House 2 Regents Road, Edinburgh, EH1 3DG
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