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The funding will be used to develop a fully accessible BSL e-learning platform. The project aims to demonstrate to the health and social care sector and Government the value of recruiting investing ....more

The funding will be used to develop a fully accessible BSL e-learning platform. The project aims to demonstrate to the health and social care sector and Government the value of recruiting investing in and retaining Deaf employees.

The funding will be used to develop their Domestic Abuse prevention support services for Deaf children and young people (DCYP). The project aims to provide preventative education to Deaf children and ....more

The funding will be used to develop their Domestic Abuse prevention support services for Deaf children and young people (DCYP). The project aims to provide preventative education to Deaf children and young people at increased risk of domestic abuse to improve their wellbeing and reduce abuse.

Young Person Violence Advisor

Addressing the lack of deaf awareness in the criminal justice system to increase engagement within prison and probation services.

The Interpersonal Abuse Unit (IAU) is currently funding organisations which provide vital support for victims of VAWG crimes and their families. This grant will extend these services until we have ....more

The Interpersonal Abuse Unit (IAU) is currently funding organisations which provide vital support for victims of VAWG crimes and their families. This grant will extend these services until we have completed a competition to ensure VFM and secure multi year funding to run alongside the 3 yr SR.We are seeking approval to ensure that key services for the successful implementation of the Home Office VAWG and DA Strategies (henceforth referred to as the Strategies) is not dropped whilst an associated competition is run. The key service covered by this business case is the specialised by and for services to support victims of VAWG and in particular victims with greater vulnerabilities. We propose this to be delivered by directly funding of 9 organisations for 8 months with a 2 month break clause by which point a competition would have been run; with the break clause allowing us to move more quickly should we be able to expedite the competition.

The Interpersonal Abuse Unit (IAU) is currently funding organisations which provide vital support for victims of VAWG crimes and their families. This grant will extend these services until we have ....more

The Interpersonal Abuse Unit (IAU) is currently funding organisations which provide vital support for victims of VAWG crimes and their families. This grant will extend these services until we have completed a competition to ensure VFM and secure multi year funding to run alongside the 3 yr SR.We are seeking approval to ensure that key services for the successful implementation of the Home Office VAWG and DA Strategies (henceforth referred to as the Strategies) is not dropped whilst an associated competition is run. The key service covered by this business case is the specialised by and for services to support victims of VAWG and in particular victims with greater vulnerabilities. We propose this to be delivered by directly funding of 9 organisations for 8 months with a 2 month break clause by which point a competition would have been run; with the break clause allowing us to move more quickly should we be able to expedite the competition.

As committed in the Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy, the Home Office will provide an additional £1.5 million funding for 'by and for' service provision and further increase ....more

As committed in the Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy, the Home Office will provide an additional £1.5 million funding for 'by and for' service provision and further increase funding for valuable specialist services for victims of violence against women and girls. £300,000 of the £1.5 million has already been provided to increase the £2 million Specialist Fund (2021-22) launched by the Ministry of Justice with Comic Relief. The remainder £1.2 million will be provided for exitsing IAU grant recipients to help build the capacity of smaller, specialist by and for organisations supporting survivors of VAWG, who are from ethnic minorities, disabled, or are LGBT

To meet the Prime Ministers aim to transform the Governments approach to domestic abuse. The strategic aims are to: promote awareness to put domestic abuse at the top of everyones agenda, and raise ....more

To meet the Prime Ministers aim to transform the Governments approach to domestic abuse. The strategic aims are to: promote awareness to put domestic abuse at the top of everyones agenda, and raise public and professionals awareness protect and support to enhance the safety of victims and the support that they receive pursue and deter to provide an effective response to perpetrators from initial agency response through to conviction and management of offenders, including rehabilitation improve performance to drive consistency and better performance in the response to domestic abuse across all local areas, agencies and sectors. The main purpose of the funding is to increase the accessibility of domestic abuse information, advice and support for deaf users, by developing online support for deaf survivors, developing services outside of London and designing a service for male survivors. Deliverables will include online Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA) advice, training for professionals in regional areas and a male survivors workshop. This is an ongoing rather than a discrete project.

Addressing the lack of deaf awareness in the Criminal Justice System to increase engagement within prison and probation services

Children and Family Support Worker supporting deaf victims of abuse and providing abuse awareness sessions

ACTION will provide a sustainable and impartial mechanism for driving evidence-based improvements in quality in acute alcohol treatment services (ACTs). It will be complimentary to the delivery of ....more

ACTION will provide a sustainable and impartial mechanism for driving evidence-based improvements in quality in acute alcohol treatment services (ACTs). It will be complimentary to the delivery of the NHSE&I funded innovation project to optimise ACTs.

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to ....more

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."

Children and Family Support Worker supporting deaf victims of abuse and providing abuse awareness sessions

£30,352.00 to fund the essential and urgent costs outlined in the application, so that the organisation can carry on providing support to Londoners.

A three-year grant towards DeafHope – a domestic abuse prevention service for deaf girls

To meet the Prime Ministers aim to transform the Governments approach to domestic abuse. The strategic aims are to:promote awareness to put domestic abuse at the top of everyones agenda, and raise ....more

To meet the Prime Ministers aim to transform the Governments approach to domestic abuse. The strategic aims are to:promote awareness to put domestic abuse at the top of everyones agenda, and raise public and professionals awarenessprotect and support to enhance the safety of victims and the support that they receivepursue and deter to provide an effective response to perpetrators from initial agency response through to conviction and management of offenders, including rehabilitationimprove performance to drive consistency and better performance in the response to domestic abuse across all local areas, agencies and sectors.The main purpose of the funding is to increase the accessibility of domestic abuse information, advice and support for deaf users, by developing online support for deaf survivors, developing services outside of London and designing a service for male survivors. Deliverables will include online Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA) advice, training for professionals in regional areas and a male survivors workshop. This is an ongoing rather than a discrete project.

The purpose of this funding is to provide additional funds for DA charities to help them cope with the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic/lockdown; to enable them to continue to meet their usual ....more

The purpose of this funding is to provide additional funds for DA charities to help them cope with the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic/lockdown; to enable them to continue to meet their usual levels of demand, to keep pace with rising levels of demand during the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic and to remain solvent such that they can continue to provide support both during and after the pandemic. This will all help to safeguard victims of DA and provide essential emergency support to those affected by COVID-19.

£260,000 over 5 years towards a Children and Families Support Worker, for a specialist service supporting Deaf women and their children who are escaping domestic abuse to re-build their lives with ....more

£260,000 over 5 years towards a Children and Families Support Worker, for a specialist service supporting Deaf women and their children who are escaping domestic abuse to re-build their lives with increased resilience, independence and well-being.

Support for a Specialist Domestic Abuse service for Deaf people in Surrey.

Increase the accessibility of domestic abuse information, advice and support for deaf users, by developing a more comprehensive range of resources and self-help guides in British Sign Language ....more

Increase the accessibility of domestic abuse information, advice and support for deaf users, by developing a more comprehensive range of resources and self-help guides in British Sign Language (BSL);Provide DeafHope clients with fast-tracked psychological therapy in BSL for those clients with complex needsRaise awareness of domestic abuse amongst Deaf populationsImprove wider understanding of Deaf peoples vulnerabilities to abuseSpecific training for staff to work effectively with deaf males and LGBT populationsPut in place quality assurance and accreditation protocols to ensure client contact can be maintained safely and securely in times of crisis.Ensure the correct safety equipment is available to those seeking emergency refuse;Fund kits for refuges and other domestic abuse services to make them accessible to deaf victims;Build capacity for deaf IDVAs; andProvide deaf awareness training/support for mainstream domestic violence providers and health/social care professionals

The purpose of the Tampon Tax Fund is to allocate the funds generated from the VAT on sanitary products to projects that improve the lives of disadvantaged women and girls.

Towards digital transformation of its specialist face-to-face psychological therapy service for Deaf people ‘BSL Healthy Minds’ and developing an on-line facility.

Increase the accessibility of domestic abuse information, advice and support for deaf users, by developing a more comprehensive range of resources and self-help guides in British Sign Language ....more

Increase the accessibility of domestic abuse information, advice and support for deaf users, by developing a more comprehensive range of resources and self-help guides in British Sign Language (BSL);Provide DeafHope clients with fast-tracked psychological therapy in BSL for those clients with complex needsRaise awareness of domestic abuse amongst Deaf populationsImprove wider understanding of Deaf peoples vulnerabilities to abuseSpecific training for staff to work effectively with deaf males and LGBT populationsPut in place quality assurance and accreditation protocols to ensure client contact can be maintained safely and securely in times of crisis.Ensure the correct safety equipment is available to those seeking emergency refuse;Fund kits for refuges and other domestic abuse services to make them accessible to deaf victims;Build capacity for deaf IDVAs; andProvide deaf awareness training/support for mainstream domestic violence providers and health/social care professionals

The purpose of the Tampon Tax Fund is to allocate the funds generated from the VAT on sanitary products to projects that improve the lives of disadvantaged women and girls.

The purpose of the Tampon Tax Fund is to allocate the funds generated from the VAT on sanitary products to projects that improve the lives of disadvantaged women and girls.

Equipment for a charity which works with deaf people in Beaconsfield

This project will offer sessions to deaf young people which aim to improve knowledge around healthy relationships. young people will benefit through improved relationships with others, increased ....more

This project will offer sessions to deaf young people which aim to improve knowledge around healthy relationships. young people will benefit through improved relationships with others, increased ability to be safe and greater confidence.

There are about 100,000 British deaf BSL users. Many miss out on mental health treatment because therapies are based around written and spoken English. This service would be the UK's first and only ....more

There are about 100,000 British deaf BSL users. Many miss out on mental health treatment because therapies are based around written and spoken English. This service would be the UK's first and only real time, online BSL psychological therapy service for deaf sign-language users. It will be IAPT comliant to ensure it can be offered on the NHS.

DeafHope is the UK's only, award-winning, specialist service for Deaf female survivors of domestic abuse and violence, and their children. It is delivered by Deaf women for Deaf women, and is vastly ....more

DeafHope is the UK's only, award-winning, specialist service for Deaf female survivors of domestic abuse and violence, and their children. It is delivered by Deaf women for Deaf women, and is vastly more cost-effective than using Interpreters. The service also provides support to Deaf men, through advice and supported signposting. Caseworkers use British Sign Language and other international sign languages. The service is regularly assessed as 'outstanding' by London Councils' RAG rating. DeafHope London will deliver: o Specialist D/deaf referral for all London Borough Officers and IDVAs o IDVA and outreach 1-2-1 support for deaf women and young people o Prevention/early intervention workshops in schools/youth groups to boys and girls (Young DeafHope) o Psychological Therapy for clients with complex needs, anxiety and/or depression o Survivors' Workshops - Deaf-led support groups o British Sign Language (BSL) and other accessible information about domestic abuse for Deaf community o Deaf awareness training/support for London Borough Officers and mainstream domestic violence providers This will achieve all specification outcomes: o Reduced levels/ repeat victimisation of sexual and domestic violence o Improves wellbeing o Increases safety and independence o London Borough Officers and IDVAs have a quality Deaf referral route o Multi-agency providers have a better understanding of how to meet Deaf access o Supports BAMER, LGBT and Multiple Complex Needs Deaf women

DeafHope in London - the only specialist service for Deaf female survivors of domestic abuse (and their children). A small staff team all using British Sign Language to communicat provided the ....more

DeafHope in London - the only specialist service for Deaf female survivors of domestic abuse (and their children). A small staff team all using British Sign Language to communicat provided the following services: • Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs) intensive support for high-risk Deaf women who have severe and immediate safety issues and may need emergency refuge. • Outreach (less intensive) support for medium-to-low risk Deaf clients who need ongoing help to successfully make the difficult and painful transition to a new, independent life; and avoid repeat victimisation• Young DeafHope for the highest risk age group - 16-30. Raising awareness and providing opportunities for disclosure and referral to IDVA or Outreach. • Deaf awareness-raising/training amongst mainstream services, and DV awareness-raising amongst the Deaf community. Survivors Support Group. • Website BSL information