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Recommendation 11
11
Deferred
Short-term funding severely limits the impact of crucial VAWG services
Conclusion
Short-term funding can severely limit the impact of VAWG services. We welcome the steps that the Minister has taken so far to improve the decision making process, and the consequent considerable reduction in the underspend, but there is scope to be bolder and go further. (Conclusion, Paragraph 29) 24
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledged the problems with short-term funding and aims to provide longer-term grant agreements where possible, but decisions on future VAWG funding are deferred until after the ongoing Spending Review.
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
We acknowledge the difficulties providers encounter when given short-term funding. Where possible, our aim is to provide longer-term grant agreements to improve certainty and enable recipients to plan. Following the Chancellor’s announcement on 11th June, we are continuing to work through the details of government funding for tackling VAWG over the Spending Review period of 2026–2029. The Home Secretary will make decisions across a range of Home Office priorities, including VAWG funding as part of our Departmental allocation process. The Departments will set out further details in due course.