Cumbria Victims Charitable Trust

The Cumbria Victims Charitable Trust was established in 2015 by Cumbria's previous Police and Crime Commissioner to generate additional income to supplement the funding provided by the Ministry of Justice for victims' services. Funding from the Trust supports the needs of Cumbrian victims of crime and anti-social behavior, as well as community organisations that support victims of crime throughout the county. The Trust is administered by Cumbria Community Foundation, which manages the application process, advertises the fund, carries out due diligence and monitoring checks, and produces meeting papers and annual reports. The trustees retain an interest in the Trust by continuing to agree on the grant awards. The fund provides both practical and emotional support to victims of crime in a way that suits them best, including grants to replace stolen property and access support services.