# THE VIP - VIOLENCE  INTERVENTION PROJECT

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1175817
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Nov. 20, 2017
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1175817


## Contact

- **Address:** First Floor Room 6.0.1, Building 9, Croxley Park, Hatters Lane, Watford
- **Postcode:** WD18 8WW
- **Phone:** 07896256099
- **Email:** charlie@vip.org.uk
- **Website:** www.vip.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE PRESERVATION OF HEALTH FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE INVOLVED IN, OR AT RISK OF INVOLVEMENT IN, SERIOUS YOUTH VIOLENCE THUS IMPROVING THEIR COMMUNITIES AND LIVES OF THEMSELVES AND OTHERS.

**Activities:** The VIP work with young people involved in gangs and serious youth violence, providing emotional and practical support. We aim to develop strong, trusting, therapeutic relationships with clients enabling difficult emotions to be discussed and processed leading to a better ability to contain ones emotions.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
- **Who:** Children/young People



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 31, 2024 | £400037 | £399077 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2023 | £421581 | £467597 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2022 | £480759 | £425926 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2021 | £305755 | £302922 | — | — |
| Oct. 31, 2020 | £260713 | £205598 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Alessandro Ferrari** (Chair) — appointed July 1, 2024
- Christopher Leslie — appointed July 1, 2024
- Desiree Blamey — appointed July 1, 2024
- Lisa O'Daly — appointed July 28, 2025
- Osric Richards — appointed July 1, 2024