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Victim Surcharge Fund: annual report 2025 to 2026
Under the Victim Surcharge (Scotland) Regulations 2019 this is a report on the payments made into and out of the Victim Surcharge Fund, the recipient organisations, the administration costs and balance of the fund for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
Victim Surcharge Fund – Annual Report – 2025-2026
Summary
- Funds Collected: £1,138,358.44
- Funds Distributed: £1,072,485
- Organisations Supported: 19
Types of Support Funded
- Counselling and therapy
- Essential support packages
- Home and personal security
Impact on Victims
- "I had the best sleep in months knowing I am a bit safer. I have hardly been staying in my house since this all started."
- "I feel safe now. The CCTV has helped so much. I feel so grateful for this."
- "I feel less anxious and less fearful. I notice positive changes in myself and I feel less stressed."
- "My life is still difficult and there are challenges ahead but I feel more confident and stronger to face them."
Contact
Email: victimsurchargefund@gov.scot