"To help you we need help too"
Our service provides information, practical help and emotional support to people who have experienced a crime, and to their families and friends. Our services are free and confidential and equally accessible to all.
How can I make a donation?
Every week, over 3,000 people in
Greater Manchester become victims of crime. Our volunteers are there to offer
support to anyone who needs it.
There are four easy ways to donate.
- You can make a donation online through Justgiving.com
- You can set up a standing order
- You can send your donation in the post to Victim Support, 153-157 Chorley
Road, Swinton, M27 4AE. Please make your cheque payable to Victim Support
Greater Manchester
- You can get involved in fundraising!
As part of the government Gift
Aid initiative, Victim Support can now recover tax on any donation we receive.
To qualify for this tax relief, you must give us consent. This usually involves
ticking a box, and supplying your full name, and home address.
How will your donation help?
£16 could support a volunteer for one week
£25 could pay for a volunteer to visit and prepare a child witness for court
£50 could provide 10 vulnerable victims with panic alarms
£75 could pay for a volunteer to attend a Domestic Violence or Hate Crime Awarenesss Course
£125 could cover the cost of giving basic training to one volunteer
£300 could cover the cost of training a volunteer to support a victim of serious crime
£345 would cover the costs of recruiting, training and accrediting a volunteer in your area
No matter how big or small your donation, you can help make a real difference to victims of crime.
Other ways to help
Recycle Your Old Mobiles For Cash!
Most of use have at least a few old mobiles stashed away in the bottom of a drawer somewhere, but did you know that these old mobiles can be worth up to £100 each?
We have teamed up with Envirofone so that you can easily recycle your old mobiles for cash. If you go through one of the links below, we will also get a donation at no cost to you.
So go look for your old phones (even the ones that don't work anymore), pester all your friends and family for theirs and do your bit for the environment (and earn yourself some money at the same time)!
How Do I Do It?
There are several ways that you can recycle your old mobiles. You can start straight away by clicking here to go to the website and following the simple steps.
Alternatively, you can request a freepost envelope by emailing fundraising@victimsupport-gm.co.uk, or if you have a number of phones to recycle you can request a collection by email or telephone.
What Happens To The Phones?
The mobile phones you send in are re-used wherever possible in areas around the world that need them. These areas usually have a poor landline infrastructure, which creates a demand for the type of mobile technology some of us would class as obsolete. If mobile phones cannot be re-used, they are recycled in the appropriate manner.
Click here to find out how much your phone is worth and to start recycling!
Running & Challenge Events
Register for any organised event and we will do all we can to support you. We can provide official sponsorship forms, t-shirts and personal support to help you make the most of your experience.
If you have already got a place and would like to support us, please let us know. You can also set up an online sponsorship page by clicking this link
Organise your own event
Absolutely anything can be turned into a fundraiser! From Aerobics to Yachting, Casino Nights to a Valentine Dance - you name it, you can fundraise for Victim Support - contact us on 0161 727 1371 or email Sam Jones for more information and a fundraisers support pack.
At Work
Staff Fundraising - You could persuade your company to let you have a 'dress down day', sell homemade cakes or hold a raffle. We can help you organise your fundraising and we'll let you know how the money you raise is spent.
Company Donation - many businesses support Victim Support & Witness Service GM by simply making a donation every year. Or this can be developed into a partnership when a company chooses us as 'Charity of the Year'.
Charity Committees - if you have one already or are looking at starting one, we will be happy to provide speakers and information so that you can make informed judgements about where your community budget is spent.
Payroll Giving - If your company offers this to staff, it's a simple method of providing regular support to Victim Support & Witness Service GM. Once the payment is set up, you need do no more.
If you would like more information on fundraising through your workplace or tips on employee fundraising, please contact our Head Office - Tel 0161 727 1371
Trusts
Victim Support & Witness Service GM seeks support from Grant Making Trusts and Foundations to fund specific projects, staff salaries and overall running costs. This year we desperately need to improve our service provision to people who have been a victim of crime, including:
- Domestic Abuse – working with victims of domestic abuse to make sure they can access the help and support that is appropriate for them.
- Crime Against Children - e.g., robbery, bullying, racism and assault.
- Violent Crime – working with victims of violent crime, helping them claim for criminal injuries compensation, supporting them as witnesses in court and much more.
If you are involved with or have contacts within a Trust or Foundation that you think could be beneficial to Victim Support & Witness Service Greater Manchester please contact our Head Office on 0161 727 0240