"Supporting victims and survivors to rebuild their lives and protecting them from abuse is at the heart of my work to tackle violence against women and girls and keep all Londoners safe. Our work with women's refuges across the capital has highlighted how too often victims and survivors are forced to return to abusive situations because of debt and financial dependence."
"Many are trying to do this work while dealing with piecemeal funding that makes it incredibly difficult to plan ahead or keep services running consistently."
"A new round of my VAWG Grassroots Fund will also ensure survivors can access vital support including legal advice, counselling and other key services to help rebuild their lives."
London's mayor has allocated £9 million in additional funding to support survivors of violence against women and girls through the VAWG fund. The money provides vulnerable victims with access to legal advice, counselling, and other essential services via local community organizations. Priority support targets Black, Asian, and minority-ethnic communities alongside other underrepresented groups, including those with No Recourse to Public Funds. A new specialized service will help women and girls develop skills and secure employment. However, the London Assembly has raised concerns about funding instability, calling for long-term guarantees and transparent monitoring. Organizations like Southall Black Sisters have experienced funding gaps that jeopardized services and staff retention, highlighting how short-term funding cycles undermine organizational stability and service consistency.
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