Grants supporting young people involved in the criminal justice system

Summary: Grants from the Weavers Company Benevolent Fund for registered charities and charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs) with income up to £5 million that support ex-offenders, young offenders or young people at risk of offending. Priority is given to innovative, pump-priming projects, particularly those helping offenders into sustainable employment and supporting young people aged 16-25 involved in the criminal justice system.

Deadline: 12 November 2026

Maximum value: No maximum value stated (small grants of up to £5,000 are also available).

Other information:

• • Funding can support project costs, core costs, staff salaries, training, overheads, innovative pilot activity and, in exceptional cases, emergency funding.
  • Applicants must demonstrate they have explored other funding sources and planned for future sustainability.
  • Grants are usually awarded for one year.
  • Applications are considered three times a year and require a signed postal application.