£2.5m funding for specialist women’s services

Grants for specialist women's organisations

The Ministry of Justice has launched its grants programme for specialist women’s organisations

To support the Ministry of Justice to achieve the aims set out in the Female Offender Strategy, and in recognition of the essential services provided by specialist women’s organisations, it is inviting applications for one-off grants for core costs.

Applications are still being accepted for our Covid-19 response grants programme 

We continue to welcome applications from all voluntary organisations with an existing relationship with HMPPS and with under £500,000 annual income. We are delighted to be distributing this much-needed funding on behalf of Her Majesty’s&

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Online network meetings

Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, we've been working to support the voluntary sector to come together and cope with the crisis. Part of this support has been through our regular online meetings. See details and links to register below. 

Events and training

For organisations supporting women in the criminal justice system

We are running a special programme of training and support for small voluntary organisations that are set up to provide gender-specific services to women, including those affected by the criminal justice system. See details of upcoming online events below, and please check you are eligible before registering to secure your place.

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The newsletter for arts organisations working in criminal justice.

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Help prisons, probation and service users find your organisation

Make sure prison and probation staff and service users know your organisation is still operating in the context of the Covid-19 cri