A NUMBER of charitable organisations working with vulnerable people have been given cash grants as part of a million-pound fund from the region’s Police and Crime Commissioner.

The money, secured by PCC John Campion, allows the groups to continue their work supporting victims of domestic abuse.

Here is the breakdown of who has received what:

West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre - £82,010 - This organisation is the only organisation in Herefordshire and Worcestershire to offer specialist support to victims of rape and sexual violence.

Services are free and confidential and available to survivors who have suffered rape and/or sexual violence at any time in their lives.

West Mercia Women’s Aid - £60,777 - WMWA helps exists to support women and children affected by domestic abuse including women’s refuges and community support.

West Mercia Victim Support - £35,983 - Victim Support helps those who have been victims of crime across the region with advice and practical help.

As part of its recent activity, the organisation has expanded its domestic abuse service to be able to reach even more victims.

Longlands Care Farm - £4,000 - Longlands Care Farm is a working farm with cattle and sheep where young people are encouraged to re-engage with learning.

Through their time with Longlands, young people young people achieve qualifications including animal husbandry, equine skills, tractor driving, building maintenance and wildlife and conservation.

Worcestershire Community Trust (DAWN) - £15,340 - The DAWN project, set up by the trust, is a free, confidential and non-judgemental service for women who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse.

It offers support to women at all stages of abusive relationships.

Cranstoun (DRIVE) - £6,986 - Cranstoun’s DRIVE project seeks to reduce the number of child and adult victims of domestic abuse by deterring perpetrator behaviour.

DRIVE provides a case support officer and works with groups including the police and support agencies to try and stop domestic abuse.

£1,070,630.39 in total has been awarded in the last few months to provide further support as well as dedicated initiatives to improve the safety of communities.

Mr Campion said: “I have made sure that we have taken advantage of the funding opportunities that have been made available to West Mercia from the Government, and the additional investment we have secured in the last few months has been very much welcomed.

“Putting victims first, and making our communities safer, are central parts of my commitment as Commissioner.

"With this funding, the services that help deliver that commitment have been able to keep going and ensure some of the most vulnerable people have the support they need in order to cope and recover.”