Victim Support
Charitable company · registered 1987
What the charity does
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.
Income and spending
Income Spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £52,734,000 | £52,224,000 |
| 31 March 2024 | £50,383,000 | £50,772,000 |
| 31 March 2023 | £48,302,000 | £48,538,000 |
| 31 March 2022 | £44,348,000 | £43,373,000 |
| 31 March 2021 | £41,035,000 | £40,182,000 |
Charity details
- Charity number
- 298028
- Company number
- 02158780
- Registered
- 17 November 1987
- Latest income
- £52,734,000 (year to 31 March 2025)
- Latest spending
- £52,224,000
- Income from government
- £51,550,000
- Volunteers
- 310
- Reporting
- Submission Received
- Gift Aid
- Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid
Contact
- Address
- Victim Support, Building 3, Eastern Business Park, Wern Fawr Lane, Old St. Mellons, CARDIFF
- Phone
- 02072680259
- Website
- victimsupport.org.uk
Official record: Charity Commission register, charity number 298028.
What the charity does
Who it helps
How it helps
Where it operates
Charitable 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.
Area of benefit: Not Defined
Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES INCORPORATED 28/08/1987AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 26/07/1991AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 27/11/1997AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 11/11/1998AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 10/11/2003AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 15/11/2004AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 20/06/2008AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 28/11/2008AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 11/09/2009AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 29/11/2012AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 17/06/2013AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 29 APR 2016 as amended on 28 Feb 2020 as amended on 13 Nov 2020 as amended on 09 Dec 2022
Employees earning over £60,000
- £60,001–£70,000 · 17 employees
- £70,001–£80,000 · 2 employees
- £80,001–£90,000 · 4 employees
- £110,001–£120,000 · 1 employee
Other names
- National Association of Victim Support Schemes · previous name
- Victim Support · working name
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Questions and answers
What is the charity number of Victim Support?
Victim Support is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under charity number 298028 and is also a company (number 02158780).
How much income does Victim Support have?
In the financial year ending 31 March 2025 the charity had an income of £52,734,000 and spent £52,224,000.
How many employees of Victim Support earn over £60,000?
24 employees received total benefits over £60,000 in the latest annual return.