Building Safer, Trauma-Informed Services Through Effective Commissioning
Our consultancy supports Police and Crime Commissioners, NHS bodies, and local authorities in commissioning high-quality, survivor-focused services that are safe, effective, and trauma-informed. Through LimeCulture’s Safer Cultures approach, we work with commissioners not only to assess the services they fund – we also help them meet their responsibilities as both system leaders and employers, ensuring the organisations they commission are fit for purpose and aligned with national standards and survivor needs.
We provide a suite of training solutions designed to support commissioners in ensuring that the services they fund are underpinned by a well-trained, competent, and confident workforce. Our evidence-based training can be built into improvement and development plans for local services. From frontline delivery to specialist roles, our training supports organisations to embed safe, trauma-informed, and survivor-centred practice across all levels building workforce capability and consistency across the system.
Consultancy customised to your needs
We deliver strategic consultancy that enables commissioners to make informed, evidence-led decisions. This includes service reviews, needs assessments, gap analyses, survivor engagement, and outcome-focused evaluation. We work collaboratively with commissioners to shape strategic commissioning priorities, improve service quality, and ensure accountability and alignment with local and national priorities.
We also contribute to national policy development, working with government departments to ensure the commissioning environment reflects the needs of survivors and frontline realities. Our consultancy is grounded in deep subject-matter expertise and a strong understanding of the systems and structures that underpin effective commissioning.
Training courses
We deliver specialist training for commissioners to ensure the services they commission are high-quality, trauma-informed, and survivor-focused. Our programmes equip commissioners with the skills to design, assess, and oversee commissioned services, including evaluating workforce capability, identifying gaps, and embedding evidence-led approaches.
Training is delivered through a blend of online, face-to-face, and eLearning formats, giving commissioners flexible and accessible options. It also supports them in strengthening internal processes and organisational culture, helping ensure that commissioned services operate with accountability, inclusivity, and best-practice safeguarding. All programmes are grounded in deep subject-matter expertise and a thorough understanding of the systems and structures that underpin effective service delivery and commissioning.
Testimonials
Case studies
31/10/2025
British Gymnastics: Strengthening safe sport governance
LimeCulture partnered with British Gymnastics to develop a new safeguarding policy & Best Practice Guide, setting higher standards for safety in sport.
31/10/2025
Royal Yachting Association – Independent Safeguarding Review
LimeCulture partnered with the RYA to review and enhance safeguarding in watersports, driving positive changes for safer environments.
31/10/2025
Sport England – Transforming Safeguarding Case Management
LimeCulture & Sport England launched a 4-year programme to transform safeguarding in sport, supporting 44 NGBs with expert case management & legal guidance.
31/10/2025
Cambridgeshire Police – Victims of Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Engagement Project
LimeCulture led an 18-month project for Cambridgeshire PCC, gathering survivor feedback to improve police responses & support for sexual offence cases.
31/10/2025
West Yorkshire Combined Authority – Shaping the Future for Men and Boys
LimeCulture consulted stakeholders & survivors to inform West Yorkshire’s strategy on men & boys’ safety, shaping future services & support.
31/10/2025
Norfolk Police – Victims of Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Engagement Project
LimeCulture led an 18-month project for Norfolk PCC, gathering survivor feedback to improve police responses & support for sexual offence cases.
31/10/2025
National Police Chief’s Council – Expanding ISVA services for underrepresented victims
LimeCulture led the NISVAC Service for NPCC, enhancing ISVA support for seldom-heard survivors through training, resources & professional networks.
31/10/2025
NHS England – Review of Outspoken Talking Therapy in NW prisons
LimeCulture reviewed the ‘OUT Spoken’ Talking Therapy service for NHS England, assessing its impact across 12 prisons & shaping future support for inmates.
31/10/2025
British Triathlon – Independent Safeguarding Review
British Triathlon commissioned LimeCulture for an independent safeguarding review, resulting in key recommendations to enhance their safeguarding action plan.
31/10/2025
Ministry of Justice & HMCTS – National Roll Out of Section 28 training for ISVAs
LimeCulture trained 550 ISVAs on Section 28 Pre-Recorded Cross Examination, enhancing support for survivors in Crown Courts across England & Wales.
31/10/2025
Northamptonshire OPCC – Review of victim services commissioning model
LimeCulture reviewed the victim and witness support services commissioning model for Northamptonshire OPFCC, providing insights on partnership and multiagency working.
31/10/2025
ECB – Development & delivery of safeguarding training for country cricket boards
LimeCulture delivered Strategic Safeguarding Workshops for ECB Board members, helping county cricket clubs enhance safeguarding practices and create safer cricket cultures.
31/10/2025
UNICEF – International Training and Development Framework for Safeguarding Leads in Sport
LimeCulture developed the International Training Framework for Safeguarding Leads in Sport, in partnership with UNICEF UK, to enhance global safeguarding practices.
31/10/2025
Derbyshire OPCC – A pathway review of sexual violence support services
LimeCulture conducted an independent review of sexual violence services in Derbyshire, identifying gaps and barriers, and providing recommendations for a comprehensive Sexual Abuse Action Plan.
31/10/2025
NHS England – A health needs assessment of the trauma pathways in the south west
LimeCulture conducted a regional Needs Assessment for SAAS Therapeutic Pathways in the South West, offering tailored recommendations to improve support for sexual abuse survivors.
31/10/2025
Lancashire OPCC – Evaluation of Hospital-based ISVA services
LimeCulture reviewed a Lancashire pilot placing ISVAs in hospitals to improve support integration for sexual violence victims, leading to expanded services across NHS Trusts.
31/10/2025
NHS England – Evaluation of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire SARC Talking Therapy Provision
LimeCulture evaluated NHS England’s two-year pilot of talking therapy services for SARC users in Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire, providing insights to guide future service development.
31/10/2025
Greater Manchester Combined Authority – Review of ISVA Services
LimeCulture conducted an independent review of ISVA services in Greater Manchester, shaping future commissioning decisions and service specifications for improved support.
31/10/2025
Nottinghamshire OPCC & East Midlands NHS England – A deep dive into survivor needs
LimeCulture conducted a comprehensive needs assessment for sexual violence survivors in Nottinghamshire, identifying service gaps and guiding future commissioning to better support survivors.
31/10/2025
North Yorkshire OPCC – Review of sexual violence services
LimeCulture reviewed the victim journey through sexual violence services in North Yorkshire, assessing multiple services and providing recommendations to improve ISVA service provision and commissioning.
31/10/2025
Keele University – Evaluating SVLO services and case management
LimeCulture reviewed the management of sexual misconduct cases at a university, providing recommendations to improve support for students and enhance case management processes.
31/10/2025
City Football Group – Independent safeguarding review at Premier League Club
City Football Group commissioned LimeCulture to review their global safeguarding practices, resulting in recommendations to enhance and achieve world-class safeguarding standards.
31/10/2025
Jersey Action Against Rape – Independent Service Review
LimeCulture conducted an independent review of JAAR’s support services, providing insights to help shape and improve their future service delivery.
31/10/2025
Devon & Cornwall OPCC – ISVA service provision review
LimeCulture conducted an independent review of JAAR’s support services, providing insights to help shape and improve their future service delivery.
31/10/2025
Gloucestershire OPCC – ISVA service provision review
LimeCulture reviewed ISVA service provision in Gloucestershire, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, and providing recommendations to guide future service commissioning.
31/10/2025
NHS England: Developing SARC talking therapies service & procurement
LimeCulture developed a service specification for SARC Talking Therapy Services in Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, providing procurement support for NHS England’s new services.
14/02/2025
Home Office: Creating Safety & Support Assessments for ISVAs
LimeCulture developed the SAS Assessment Tool for ISVAs across England and Wales, enabling tailored support plans to manage client risks and needs.
26/09/2023
Avon & Somerset Police – A new internal support model
Avon & Somerset Police launched a new support model for officers & staff facing harassment or misconduct, embedding specialist help & safer cultures.
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