Other
As well as receiving help from us, you can also get support from other organisations and charities. These might be located in Greater Manchester or cover the UK. We’ve listed these in one directory for you to search easily.
You can search by name, location or eligibility.
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Action Fraud
Report cybercrime and get more information.
It has a 24/7 cybercrime reporting helpline for businesses, charities or organisations that are suffering a live/in progress cyber attack.
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Barnado's
We offer trauma-based therapeutic intervention for children and young people as part of our Safer Futures Trauma Services.
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Bolton Council
Our service is for any resident of the borough of Bolton that is experiencing anti-social behaviour. The action taken will depend on the nature of your report.
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Child Explotation and Online Protection
Report online child sexual abuse to Child Exploitation and Online Protection, which is run by the National Crime Agency.
We have pages designed for children to use from four years up. - Citizens Advice Witness Service
Giving evidence as a witness can be daunting and the court process can be complicated and difficult to understand.
Our service provides free and independent support for both prosecution and defence witnesses in every criminal court in England and Wales. - Community Security Trust (CST)
A charity that protects British Jews from antisemitism and related threats.
- Crimestoppers
We’re an independent charity that gives people the power to speak up and stop crime – 100% anonymously.
- Crown Prosecution Service
Legal guidance and detail about UK murder and manslaughter law.
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- Domestic Violence and Abuse - NHS
Domestic violence or abuse can happen to anyone. Find out how to recognise the signs and where to get help.
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- Embrace
Our service is for any child between 12 and 18 years who has been a victim of or a witness to a serious crime, who have been affected by it and who need emotional support to cope and recover.
This includes those who have witnessed domestic abuse.
For younger children, we will try to find local play therapists and offer support and guidance to parents and carers so that they can emotionally support the child within the family. - End the Fear
Help, support and advice for victims of domestic abuse and violence in Greater Manchester.
- England Illegal Money Lending Team
The England IMLT helps victims of loan sharks and offers advice and support, including emotional support.
- Europia
We are dedicated to reaching and supporting European nationals and Roma communities in the ten boroughs of Greater Manchester, so that they feel secure while navigating life in the UK.
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Family Lives
We provide early intervention and crisis support to families.
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Forced Marriage Unit (FMU)
The government’s joint Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Home Office unit which operates both in the UK and overseas to help to British nationals, including dual nationals, with forced marriage.
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Freedom Charity
UK charity offering help and support to victims of honour-based violence, forced marriage and FGM.
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Galop (LGBT+ service Victims and Survivors of Abuse and Violence)
We support LGBT+ people who are victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, so-called conversion therapies, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and other forms of abuse
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Get Safe Online
Advice, preventative measures and a Check a Website tool that helps you to determine whether a website is likely to be legitimate or a scam before you visit it.
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Get Safe Online: Online Gender-Based Violence
Specific information about gender-based violence online, what it is and what to do.
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Independent Sexual Violence Advisors
Available at St Mary’s Centre, ISVAs are support workers who’ll assist you after an assault, including supporting you if your case has been taken up by the police or goes to court.
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Infed.org
Not-for-profit education encyclopaedia that has a serious and organised crime toolkit with advice and guidance for professionals working with young people to help spot risks and identify when support is needed.
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Internet Watch Foundation
Report suspected online child sexual abuse images or videos.
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Irish Communicty Care
A reporting service for victims of hate crime in Greater Manchester who are part of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.
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It's Not Okay
"Greater Manchester initiative to protect young people and prosecute offenders.
Each of the ten districts in Greater Manchester has a dedicated team dealing with child sexual exploitation.
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Karma Nirvana
We offer face to face support for victims and survivors of Forced marriage and honour-based abuse.
You can access confidential emotional support using an empathic, non-judgmental, victim focussed approach. We can speak to professionals on the victim/survivor's behalf when they feel they cannot themselves.
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Legal Aid
Check if you qualify for help to meet legal costs, for example to help you with getting a Forced Marriage Civil Protection Order.
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Lets End Hate Crime
We provide support and information to victims of hate crime.
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ManKind Initiative
Our confidential helpline is available for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence across the UK as well as their friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues and employers.
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Money Helper
No one thinks they’ll be caught out by a scam, but it happens more than you’d think.
We’re here to help you understand the different ways you could be scammed, and how to recognise them so you're confident you can spot one and let friends and family know too. -
Mothers Against Violence
A Greater Manchester support agency founded by local people who have been affected by violent crime.
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National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)
If you’re an adult survivor of any form of child abuse, we’re here for you. Taking a first step is difficult, but we can provide you with support and signposting on your road to recovery.
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National Cyber Security Centre
Information and advice for individuals and businesses of every size, as well as the latest cybercrime news.
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National Referral Mechanism
A government-run framework for identifying and referring potential victims of modern slavery and ensuring they receive appropriate support.
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National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)
We have helplines for children and young people, as well as adults concerned about a child.
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National Stalking Helpline
A free service offering advice for victims of stalking run by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust.
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Rape Crisis England and Wales
Charity working to end rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment and all other forms of sexual violence.
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Refuge
The largest UK domestic abuse and violence charity for women.
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Restorative Justice Hub (Provided by Remedi/ROC)
We offer victims of crime the opportunity to engage in a restorative intervention with the person responsible.
We work in partnership with the multiple Youth Offending Teams and Offices of the Police and Crime Commissioner in several regions.
In addition we are contracted nationally by the Victim Support Homicide Service to provide Restorative Justice in cases of murder, manslaughter and death by dangerous driving.
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Shelter - Domestic Abuse
Charity that provides help if you’re homeless because of domestic abuse.
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Stop Think Fraud
Advice, reporting and preventative measures from a government-backed campaign.
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Support After Murder and Manslaughter (SAMM)
We support people bereaved by murder and manslaughter.
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Tell Mama - Measuring Anti-Muslim Attacks
Our service allows people from across England to report any form of anti-Muslim abuse and offers support to victims of anti-Muslim hate crimes.
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The Guardian Project
A free Greater Manchester service run by the charity Nestac that provides care and support for women and girls who are at risk from or have been victims of female genital mutilation (FGM).
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The Halo Project
A national project that supports victims of honour-based violence, forced marriages and FGM by providing advice and support to victims.
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The Lotus Hub
We support Black, Ethnically Minoritised, and Migrant women (18+) in Greater Manchester, who have experienced violence and abuse.
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The Men's Advice Line
Helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and violence run by charity Respect.
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Which
Advice on scams and your consumer rights.
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Winston's Wish
We help children, teenagers and young adults up to the age of 25 with bereavement support and information.
We also help adults caring for young grieving people including parents, carers, school staff and healthcare professionals