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The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner has made more than £100,000 available to organisations across the West Midlands that provide support to victims and survivors of “hidden” crime.
Simon Foster is encouraging organisations to submit applications for a new round of funding, if they are helping victims and survivors recover from so-called hidden and harmful crimes committed against them.
Applications can be submitted from now until 28 February 2025. Application forms, criteria and guidance can be found here.
Whilst there’s £110,000 available, individual grants are capped at £20,000 per organisation and tend to be aimed at smaller organisations and charities. The funding is awarded as a one-off grant.
This year, the fund will consider applications from organisations working to support victims of hidden harmful practices. The PCC wants to shine a light on harmful practices which despite being hidden, have an immense and long-lasting impact on the victim.
Harmful practices include female genital mutilation, so-called honour-based abuse, forced marriage and human trafficking.
“The rights and welfare of victims of crime must always be a top priority.
“In the West Midlands we have a track record of doing all we can to help victims and survivors. This funding will make a real difference to people who need it most.
“I would urge organisations that work to prevent and tackle hidden harms to apply. It is important that we recognise the work that you are doing and I look forward to hearing from you.”
Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster.
Successful applications in the past have helped to pay for a 24-hour helpline to support victims of forced marriage and honour-based abuse.
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