Government departments have a limited understanding of what works to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG). Since 2021–22, the Home Office has spent at least £4.2 million on new research into what works, but the projects funded are not complete and have yet to provide significant insights to inform future interventions.39 Written evidence submitted to the Committee highlighted some examples of successfully run local interventions.40 The NAO found that, under the implementation of the 2021 strategy, the Home Office did not have a formal mechanism for identifying and sharing good practice with these organisations.41