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title: "Victim Support — check charity number 298028 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Victim Support a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 298028. Education/training charity based in Building 3. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/victim-support
retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:38:50.386Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Victim Support is a registered charity (number 298028) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £52,734,000 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Victim Support?

Registered charity number

298028

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Building 3

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£52,734,000

Website

[www.victimsupport.org.uk](http://www.victimsupport.org.uk/)

## What does Victim Support do?

Victim Support is the independent charity for victims and witnesses of crime in England and Wales. Our services are free of charge and confidential. Whether you are a victim or a witness of a crime our help falls into three main kinds; emotional support; information; practical help.We also speak out as a national voice for victims and witnesses and campaign for change.

## What causes is Victim Support registered for?

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOther Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Victim Support yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Victim Support is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Victim Support a legitimate charity?

Yes. Victim Support is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 298028) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Victim Support's charity number?

Victim Support's charity number is 298028. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 298028?

Search 298028 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Victim Support do?

Victim Support is the independent charity for victims and witnesses of crime in England and Wales. Our services are free of charge and confidential. Whether you are a victim or a witness of a crime our help falls into three main kinds; emotional support; information; practical help.We also speak out as a national voice for victims and witnesses and campaign for change.

Does Victim Support have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Victim Support. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Victim Support?

Victim Support's website is http://www.victimsupport.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/298028).