Grant News

The Home Office has opened a £6.4 million fund to improve specialist support for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse in England and Wales. Funding will be awarded over two years, from April 2027 to March 2029.

The Support for Victims and Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Fund has a budget of approximately £3.2 million annually. Individual applications cannot exceed 20% of the annual budget, equivalent to £640,000 per year.

Eligible applicants include charities, community groups, social enterprises, community interest companies and faith-based organisations. Applicants must have relevant experience, appropriate safeguarding arrangements and the capacity to deliver throughout the funding period.

Grants can support specialist counselling, trauma-informed therapy, advocacy, peer support and services for people facing barriers to accessing help. Proposals must address evidenced gaps in provision and complement existing services.

Key points:

• Projects can operate locally, regionally or nationally.
• Partnerships are permitted, with one accountable lead organisation.
• Local authorities, universities and individuals cannot apply.

Applications must be submitted through the Home Office's Jaggaer portal by 4pm on 18 December 2026.

Applicants must register on the Home Office's online application portal (Jaggaer) and request access to the funding documents by 12pm on 14 December 2026.