VICTIM SUPPORT
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that net income for the year was £0.51m, resulting in total net assets of £9.9m. The trustees report that free reserves of £6.3m are above the stated policy target range of £4.7m to £6.0m. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“the Board of Trustees has estimated that the level of free reserves should increase to a range of £4.7m–£6m.”
“VS has one wholly owned subsidiary company: Victims Support Limited (02609147) which delivers victim awareness courses.” — page 27
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (06/05/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (07/02/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (16/06/2017)
Trustees
- Yvonne Thomaschair
- Amanda Hamilton-Stanley
- Angela Gascoigne
- Caroline Green
- Christopher Weston
- Claire Collins
- Clarisse Mourey
- Debbie Gillatt
- Helen Evans
- Marion Richards
- Neil Rutledge
- Susan Steen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £52.7m | £52.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £50.4m | £50.8m |
| 31/03/2023 | £48.3m | £48.5m |
| 31/03/2022 | £44.3m | £43.4m |
| 31/03/2021 | £41.0m | £40.2m |
Common questions
Is VICTIM SUPPORT financially healthy?
The accounts state that net income for the year was £0.51m, resulting in total net assets of £9.9m. The trustees report that free reserves of £6.3m are above the stated policy target range of £4.7m to £6.0m. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Forvis Mazars LLP.
Who funds VICTIM SUPPORT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name VICTIM SUPPORT as a grant recipient include THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION, THE ANNANDALE CHARITABLE TRUST, The Patricia Routledge Foundation, THE COMMUNITY OF THE RESURRECTION, FOUNDATIONS - WHAT WORKS CENTRE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £37k |
| THE ANNANDALE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £11k |
| THE ANNANDALE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £6k |
| THE ANNANDALE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k |
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £4k |
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | FY2024 | £4k |
| THE COMMUNITY OF THE RESURRECTION | FY2024 | £1k |
| FOUNDATIONS - WHAT WORKS CENTRE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES | FY2025 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BRIDGE HOUSE ESTATES | 1 | £6.0m |
| THE LEGAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION | 1 | £530k |
| THE ARCHBISHOPS' COUNCIL | 1 | £329k |
| SMALLWOOD TRUST | 1 | £215k |
| IRWIN MITCHELL CHARITIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £188k |
| FARRER AND CO CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| CATHOLIC TRUST FOR ENGLAND AND WALES | 1 | £60k |
| THE SAM AND BELLA SEBBA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £38k |