Our priorities

The Criminal Legal System and Penal Reform*

What would good look like?

An equitable system, which considers individual needs and potential, places a focus on harm prevention, and prioritises holistic support and rehabilitation.

Individuals who come into contact with the criminal legal system, particularly those from marginalised and racialised communities, face multifaceted challenges, exacerbated by a system which is overcrowded and unable to meet their needs.

Civil society organisations play a key role supporting individuals, as well as shining an independent light on the system and holding the state to account.

We fund organisations that work with people either within the criminal legal system, or at imminent risk of coming into contact with the system, and that support individuals to resettle successfully in the community.

We particularly want to support organisations that are actively working to promote a just and equitable system.

We aim for our funding to have an impact on the most marginalised and excluded communities.

For more information on what we fund follow the apply link below.

The next application deadline is:

31st January 2025

Grants range in size, with most grants awarded being in the range £10,000 to £30,000.

The A B Charitable Trust is happy to provide funding for core costs.