Millions Pledged to Help Survivors of Abuse, Violence and Stalking
The grant will help fund specialist advisers, legal support and stalking services after the services assisted more than 2,600 victims in six months.
- Thames Valley Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber awarded more than £3.1 million to 18 specialist support services across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Milton Keynes over two years.
- The Government's 4.2% funding cut to PCCs in 2025/26 created financial uncertainty, though Barber protected services from reductions and committed to passing on a 2% Ministry of Justice increase for 2026/27.
- Funded roles include Independent Sexual Violence Advisers, Independent Domestic Violence Advisers, and Stalking Advocacy Service staff; between April and September 2025, these services supported more than 2,600 victims and survivors.
- CEO Laura Hunter of Flag DV said, "Funding from the OPCC enables FLAG DV to continue," as Aurora New Dawn and other organizations welcomed the two-year grant.
- Barber confirmed funding amounts for 2027/28 totaling over £1.59 million, stating, "This will give the sector and post-holders more stability and ensure that victims will continue to have access to the vital support these 18 organisations provide.
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Over £3.1m funding to support victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking in the Thames Valley
The Police and Crime Commissioner has boosted funding for services supporting victims across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes, following government cuts to the services.
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Reading Today OnlinePolice and Crime Commissioner boosts funding for services supporting victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking
EIGHTEEN specialist services across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes will share total funding of over £3.1 million over the next two years to support victim-survivors of domestic abuse, rape and sexual violence and stalking. Funding granted by Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber, will support the continued provision of a number of services offering support. These include Independent Sexual Violenc…
PCC uplifts funding for services supporting victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking
PCC uplifts funding for services supporting victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking Home May 27, 2026 18 specialist services across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes will share total funding of over £3.1 million over the next two years to support victim-survivors of domestic abuse, rape and sexual violence and stalking. Funding granted by Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Barber, will su…
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