# VICTIM SUPPORT

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 298028
- **Other names:** NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VICTIM SUPPORT SCHEMES, VICTIM SUPPORT
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Company number:** [02158780](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/02158780)
- **Registered:** Nov. 17, 1987
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=298028


## Contact

- **Address:** Victim Support, Building 3, Eastern Business Park, Wern Fawr Lane, Old St. Mellons
- **Postcode:** CARDIFF
- **Phone:** 020 7268 0259
- **Email:** supportline@victimsupport.org.uk
- **Website:** www.victimsupport.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** A) For the public benefit, to reduce the distress, adverse financial impact and disadvantageous effects on present and potential victims and witnesses of crime, traumatic events and other forms of harmful behaviour, as well as on others touched by the distress of those individuals who are in need, in particular by promoting and providing services that provide emotional and practical support; B) To advance public education and awareness by research into, and analysis of, issues relating to victims and witnesses of crime, traumatic events and other forms of harmful behaviour, their families and friends and others affected, and to disseminate the results to bring about positive change.

**Activities:** Victim Support is the independent charity for victims and witnesses of crime in England and Wales. Our services are free of charge and confidential.  Whether you are a victim or a witness of a crime our help falls into three main kinds; emotional support; information; practical help.We also speak out as a national voice for victims and witnesses and campaign for change.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Children/young People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Geography

- Throughout England And Wales





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **Yvonne Thomas** | Chair | April 7, 2025 |
| Amanda Hamilton-Stanley |  | May 5, 2021 |
| Angela Gascoigne |  | Dec. 8, 2023 |
| Caroline Green |  | March 20, 2024 |
| Claire Collins |  | March 20, 2024 |
| Clarisse Mourey |  | Nov. 26, 2021 |
| Debbie Gillatt |  | July 1, 2022 |
| Helen Evans |  | May 5, 2021 |
| Marion Richards |  | Dec. 6, 2024 |
| Neil Rutledge |  | March 18, 2026 |
| Susan Steen |  | Dec. 8, 2023 |




