A new fund to help organisations provide support for victims of crime using money paid by offenders has opened for applications. The Victim Surcharge Fund, drawn from additional financial levies imposed on all offenders who receive a court fine, has opened to bids from organisations that provide direct support to victims of crime and their families. Victim support organisations that successfully apply to the fund can use it to provide financial assistance to cover the costs of short-term and practical support.
Joseph Rowntree Foundation Annual Report