This toolkit provides advice to demonstrate how commissioning services to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) can be done effectively. Part A: Context Section 1: About the toolkit Particular thanks go to the specialist VAWG sector and Lloyds Bank Foundation for England & Wales.

Thanks also to the service providers, commissioners and voluntary and community sector organisations who have contributed and provided examples of where improvement could be achieved. We are incredibly grateful to those who contributed to the Call for Evidence and particularly to those who bravely shared their personal experiences. The findings from the Violence Against Women and Girls Call for Evidence have been used to inform this update. Thanks go to everyone who has contributed to the development of this toolkit and participated in the development process.