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Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside

Child Focused Court IDVA- Cheshire & Merseyside

Delivery partner sought for specialist domestic abuse assessment and IDVA support.

This funding seeks a delivery partner to provide independent and specialist domestic abuse assessment and support through the Child Focused Courts model.

The work is for victims of domestic abuse referred by Cafcass or local authorities within Designated Family Judge areas across Merseyside and Cheshire. Individual and consortium bids will be considered.

Delivery involves expert risk assessment …

In scope: independent and specialist domestic abuse assessment and support; expert risk assessment and support from IDVAs; referrals by Cafcass or local authorities; section 8 applications under the 1989 Children Act and applications for enforcement orders. The model focuses on early identification of risk, increased engagement with children and bespoke support for victims.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.5 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£610K

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: child-focused-courts-idva--cheshire--merseyside-1Source: www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk