Issue - decisions

PCC DN - 12-month extension MoJ Victims Core Grant funding (tier 2 victims services)

08/07/2024 - PCC DN - 12-month extension MoJ Victims Core Grant funding (tier 2 victims services)

It is agreed that the following services for victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse which are currently grant funded by GMCA, are extended for a further 12 months (1st April 2024 – 31st March 2025). These awards are married to the 3-year multi-year commitment of core grant funding set by the MoJ in 2022 and conclude in March 2025.

The services included in the 12-month extension are:

• Manchester Action on Street Health (MASH) - £49,012
• We Are Survivors - £81,952
• Trafford Rape Crisis - £22,500
• Greater Manchester Rape Crisis - £22,500
• Local Authority IDVA service provision - £420,000 across 10 local authorities (Manchester 60k, all other local authorities £40k)
• LGBT IDVA (Manchester City Council for commissioning the LGBT Foundation) - £29,593
• Guardian Project - £49,000
• Community Safety Trust (CST) - £28,116
• Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline Service (Independent Choices) – £30,000
• LGBT Hate Crime Service (LGBT Foundation) - £29,580
• City Hearts – Trafficking Support Service - £20,000

Total funding of £703,660 via the MOJ Victims Budget for 2024/25.

Total funding to be approved - £703,660.