HM Prison & Probation Service
Could HM Prison & Probation Service fund your project? Check fit free. Draft if yes — or shortlist better matches.
- Typical grants
- £500 – £450,000
- Where they fund
- England, Wales
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Two-stage application
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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gov.ukAbout HM Prison & Probation Service
HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) is an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice, established in 2004 as the National Offender Management Service and later rebranded. It oversees correctional services across England and Wales, including prisons, probation, and youth custody. Its core mission is to protect the public by rehabilitating offenders through education, training, employment support, and therapeutic interventions to reduce reoffending and enable community reintegration. Guided by principles of public protection, reform, decency, and partnership, HMPPS uniquely commissions voluntary sector providers via strategic funds, emphasising evidence-led innovation over traditional philanthropy.
What HM Prison & Probation Service funds
HMPPS funds projects that support rehabilitation, resettlement, and reoffending reduction, addressing barriers such as trauma, addiction, mental health, employability, and social reintegration. Funded activities include trauma-informed programmes for women, mentoring, skills development, and multi-agency pathways to employment, education, and housing. The service favours partnerships that deliver scalable, impact-measured outcomes aligned to justice system goals. Work must take place in England and Wales.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities, community groups, and social enterprises delivering services in England and Wales. There are no income thresholds or religious restrictions; grassroots to larger organisations qualify if they demonstrate relevant experience. Beneficiaries include adults, young people, women, and vulnerable individuals in or leaving custody.
What HM Prison & Probation Service doesn't fund
HMPPS does not fund profit-making activities. Grants support project delivery and capacity building but exclude initiatives that do not align with rehabilitation and reoffending reduction goals.
How they like to fund
HMPPS commissions voluntary sector providers through strategic funds, emphasising evidence-led innovation. It welcomes unsolicited applications and supports project delivery and capacity building. Funding style focuses on partnerships delivering scalable, impact-measured outcomes.
How much does HM Prison & Probation Service give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to HM Prison & Probation Service
HM Prison & Probation Service takes applications via two-stage application.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
See if HM Prison & Probation Service could be a fit. Draft if yes.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does HM Prison & Probation Service provide?
HM Prison & Probation Service typically provides grants of £500 - £450,000.
Where does HM Prison & Probation Service fund charities?
HM Prison & Probation Service funds charities operating in England, Wales.
Does HM Prison & Probation Service accept unsolicited applications?
HM Prison & Probation Service accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from HM Prison & Probation Service?
HM Prison & Probation Service takes applications via two-stage application. Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
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