Frank Longford Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £4,000 – £5,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
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longfordtrust.orgAbout Frank Longford Charitable Trust
The Frank Longford Charitable Trust was established in 2002 by Lord Longford’s family and supporters, including Jon Snow and Antonia Fraser, to carry forward his legacy of prison reform and social justice. The Trust believes in second chances and the power of education to support rehabilitation and reintegration for people with criminal justice experience. Its work is rooted in values of humane treatment, shared humanity, and reducing reoffending, and it favours a person-centred, long-term approach over general philanthropy. The Trust’s main activity is the Longford Scholarship, which has supported over 500 young serving or former prisoners, mostly in their twenties and thirties, to study at UK universities. Scholars receive tuition funding, tailored mentoring from professionals and peers, and employability guidance. The Trust also runs an employability project, hosts the annual Longford Lecture for policy discussion, and awards the Longford Prize for innovation in prison reform.
What Frank Longford Charitable Trust funds
The Trust funds education as a route to rehabilitation and reintegration for people with criminal justice experience. Its primary programme is the Longford Scholarship, which supports young serving or former prisoners to pursue degree-level courses or Open University modules at UK universities. The Trust also runs an employability project and awards the Longford Prize for innovation in prison reform. Its work is UK-wide, with no geographic restrictions. The Trust funds only direct individual scholarships, not organisational grants or projects.
Who can apply
The Trust supports individuals with criminal justice experience, specifically young serving or former prisoners, mostly in their twenties and thirties, who have had custodial sentences. Applicants must be pursuing degree-level courses or Open University modules at UK universities. There are no religious or income restrictions. Unsolicited applications from charities or groups are not accepted; the Trust does not fund organisations.
What Frank Longford Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund organisational grants, projects, or general philanthropy. It does not support causes unrelated to prison reform, social justice, or education for people with criminal justice experience. Unsolicited applications from charities or groups are not accepted.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides direct individual scholarships, including tuition funding, tailored mentoring, and employability guidance. It favours a person-centred, long-term approach. Unsolicited applications from organisations are not accepted; the Trust works by invitation or through its own programmes. It does not fund organisational grants or projects.
How much does Frank Longford Charitable Trust give?
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Frank Longford Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Frank Longford Charitable Trust provide?
Frank Longford Charitable Trust typically provides grants of £4,000 - £5,000.
Where does Frank Longford Charitable Trust fund charities?
Frank Longford Charitable Trust funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Frank Longford Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Frank Longford Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Frank Longford Charitable Trust?
Frank Longford Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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