People affected by Violence or Abuse Programme

The Allen Lane Foundation funds work aiming to support people who are, or have in the past been, affected by violence or abuse. The Foundation supports a range of projects and activities including education and prevention of abuse, provision of practical alternatives to violence and conflict resolution, and support for victims of abuse (both men and women). This includes therapeutic and emotional support, practical help including advice and support services, recovery programmes, support groups and drop-ins. Grants are made to projects supporting people affected by rape and sexual abuse, domestic abuse, stalking, trafficking, prostitution and modern slavery, honour-based abuse, female genital mutilation, and forced marriage. The Foundation also funds work with perpetrators aiming to lessen isolation and prevent the risk of further abuse. In recent years, the Foundation has funded an average of 15 grants in this programme each year, to a total value of around £90,000-£100,000 per annum. Note that the Foundation does not fund the direct costs of one-to-one counselling.