This programme makes grants to support the rehabilitation of offenders and to help reduce the collateral consequences of their imprisonment for their families, with the aim of reducing reoffending.
Each year, around 88,000 people are sent to prison and 150,000 are given a probation order. Many of these individuals will have had chaotic and complicated lives: growing up in local authority care, excluded from school, living with drug or alcohol problems or struggling with mental health issues. This programme supports organisations that work to break the pernicious cycle of reoffending; helping offenders and their families move forward to build better lives, with real options for a meaningful and positive future within their communities.
The Trust is a Living Wage Funder and it encourages grant applicants to cost all salaries included in their application at the living wage rate. The current living wage rate can be found here
Please note: this programme will be closed for review at the end of 2024. New programme material will be available in 2025.
When to Apply
If you apply by the end of October 2024 you will receive a grant decision in early March 2025
Please note: we receive a large number of applications on the closing date and this can create technical issues. Please apply in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.
Please read through our FAQs before making an application
Download the programme guidance material
Download the questions and prepare your application in advance
Make sure you review our recent grants to see the size of grants usually given through this programme
