The Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales, Claire Waxman OBE, is launching the 2026 Victims’ Survey and we’d really value your help in ensuring it reaches those who most need a voice.
The Victims’ Commissioner’s Victim Survey is the only national, independent survey that gathers insights directly from victims across all crime types and stages of the justice process. These insights help the Victims’ Commissioner understand what’s working, where improvements are needed, and shape the recommendations she makes to improve outcomes for victims.
This year, the Victims’ Commissioner has partnered with TONIC to deliver the survey. As part of that work, we’re getting in touch with organisations across the sector to help share it as widely as possible.
The survey is open 8 April to 6 May 2026.
It is anonymous, takes around 15 minutes, and is open to anyone aged 16+ who has experienced or reported a crime since January 2021.
We’re asking you to help us reach as many victims as possible,
especially those from underrepresented groups.
Here’s how you can help:
1. Share the survey link
Email it through your mailing lists and newsletters.
English survey link: https://www.tonic.org.uk/victimsurvey2026
Welsh survey link: https://www.tonic.org.uk/victimsurvey2026cymraeg
2. Post on social media
Shareable assets and suggested social media copy are included in the downloadable social media toolkit.
English social media toolkit: https://www.tonic.org.uk/comms-for-victim-survey-2026
Welsh social media toolkit: http://www.tonic.org.uk/comms-for-victim-survey-2026-cymraeg
3. Share directly with your service users
Display posters within your organisations and encourage staff to discuss it with the people they support. If a service user needs help completing the survey, that’s fine. It can also be completed in paper format and by telephone.
English posters to distribute and print: Download English posters
Welsh posters to distribute and print: Download Welsh posters
To request paper copies or telephone-assisted survey completion: contact engage@tonic.org.uk
Every response strengthens the Victims’ Commissioner’s ability to hold the system to account.
I hope you’ll be able to lend your support. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
Warm regards
Matthew
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Matthew Scott
Managing Director at TONIC
0800 188 40 34