Ahead of January's landmark summit - 'Justice and Women: A New Direction' - hosted by Clinks & The Worshipful Company of Weavers, this blog takes a look at the Company's work funding innovative criminal justice initiatives.

This blog outlines the key notes of importance within the response given to Clinks by Amy Rees clarifying budget allocations and the voluntary sector 2023/2024, and the subsequent conversation between Clinks and HMPPS on the deferred funding for voluntary organisations.

London Development Officer Tiegan Mercer outlines details of the Local Leadership and Integration Fund – a Ministry of Justice grant funding scheme to support the development of locally-led pilots to improve outcomes for prison leavers.

Following its grant funding programme in 2020, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is inviting voluntary organisations to apply for grant funding to strengthen community based provision for women in the criminal justice system.

Breaking down what the £148 million of new investment into funding substance misuse services and reducing reoffending is going towards specifically, relating to the voluntary sector working in the criminal justice system.

Policy Manager Nicola Drinkwater looks at a relaunched government scheme to support people at risk of homelessness during the Covid-19 pandemic.

‘An insider’s view of prisons and probation in 2019’ was organised by Clinks and hosted by the Lord Mayor of the City of London, William Russell at Mansion House on 9th December 2019.

Arts Council England is consulting on the final draft of its 10-year strategy. This blog sets out the key aspects of the draft strategy and how organisations can respond, to help ensure arts in criminal justice is supported in the final version.