What is it? The fund has been created for the financial year 2010/11 by merging two existing government funds that support victims of sexual violence. These are the Office for Criminal Justice Reform Victims Fund and the Government Equalities Office Special Fund.
How much is on offer? A total of £2.25m has been made available with a maximum grant of £50,000. Applications for more will be considered but only handed out in cases of "exceptional need".
What will it fund? The money is aimed at voluntary sector-run frontline support services for either adult or child victims of sexual violence that are at risk of closure or facing a financial crisis.
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