| Description | Grant file containing correspondence, minutes, agendas, annual reports, excerpts of published material, newsletters, job description, leaflets and funding requests relating to the National Association of Victims Support Schemes (NAVSS). Funding source(s): Barrow and Geraldine S. Cadbury Trust, Southfield Trust. Applicant overview: NAVSS became a registered charity in 1969 with the aims of 1) relieving poverty and distress among persons who have suffered as a result of criminal offences committed by any person by any means and their families and 2) advancing public education by research into issues relating to the victims of crime and their families and to disseminate this information and research. NAVSS was formed by representatives from a number of various regional victims support schemes to improve coordination, training and standards. Nature of support: In 1979 Southfield Trustees advised the Trust to make three annual grants to NAVSS of £5,000 per annum to match a Home Office contribution of £15,000 for the period. In 1981 a supplementary grant of £600 was made to cover travel costs. Southfield Trustees recommended additional support from 1983 to 1985. Minutes: B&GSCT 4978, B&GSCT 5293, ST 3/79, ST 21/79, ST 17/82. Notes: File organised from newest to oldest. File numbered '5/1/1'. |