Our priorities

The conditions in UK prisons are very challenging, and high reoffending rates are a significant problem. There are disproportionate numbers of marginalised and excluded groups in prison, who have often faced multiple disadvantages before conviction.

Civil society organisations play a key role supporting individuals both within the criminal legal system, or at risk of coming into contact with the system, but they face increasing demands whilst budgets are shrinking. They also shine an independent light on the justice system and hold the state to account.

We support organisations that work with people both within the criminal legal system, or at risk of coming into contact with the system, that support individuals to resettle successfully in the community, and that are actively working to address disproportionality and promote a just and equitable system.

*Please note while the name of this priority has changed, the scope remains the same.