Crime and Justice Charities
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Standout Programmes
Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, EducationThe StandOut Programme is an innovative approach to training, coaching and supporting people preparing for release from prison. It operates in three stages:an intensive course delivered in prison in the lead up to release; on-going support up to the point of release; and continued support after release into employment, education or training.
Yellow Ribbon Community Chaplaincy
Crime and Justice, Education, Facilities, Heritage, ReligionThe charity is based in Shropshire where it provides accommodation , a furniture restoration and cafe project as well as mentoring to people leaving prison.
Carepoint Housing Limited
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Health, Housing, Social welfareCarePoint Housing, specialises in supported and accommodation services for families, single, vulnerable men and women, particularly rough sleepers, victims of domestic violence, ex-offenders and those suffering substance misuse and mental health problems.
The Junction 42 Foundation
Crime and Justice, EducationJunction 42 exists to see the lives of offenders and their communities visibly transformed through:Employability and entrepreneurial trainingCreative education and engagementThrough the gate mentoring and faith support
Mother Helpage (uk)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Housing, Saving of livesMother Helpage UK was registered in 2007 with registration number 1119287. Mother Helpage UK was re-registered in 2012 because of the amendments of its governing documents.Charity Activities:- Emergency response- Disaster preparedness training- Health, Security, Education, Safe Water, Housing- Advocacy- Fair Trade- Youth development- Knife & Drugs Crime Prevention
Counties
Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareCOUNTIES seeks to communicate the Christian faith in a culturally relevant way, across England and Wales, and encourage churches in mission through Evangelists, Exhibitions & other resources. It actively supports self-employed Evangelists, who are involved in a wide range of initiatives including local churches, schools, universities, prisons, markets, agricultural shows and door-to-door contacts.
The Birchall Trust
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Health, Social welfareWe empower people (adults and children/young people) affected by rape, sexual abuse, or sexualised violence to recover from their trauma so they can lead safe and fulfilling lives. We cover issues including childhood abuse, child sexual exploitation, trafficking, sex workers and online abuse. We offer face to face and online counselling, play therapy, pre-trial therapy, education & peer support
Oswin Projects
Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, EducationThe Trust supports ex-offenders in North East England, by sourcing paid employment and training opportunities in the construction and hospitality industries
Be Your Best Foundation
Crime and JusticeThe production of the Rock Challenge, an anti drug and crime prevention scheme for 8-18 year olds.
Zinthiya Ganeshpanchan Trust
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Social welfareSupport women and families from disadvantaged backgrounds such as women fleeing abuse, BAME groups, individuals facing money, debt and fuel poverty, people who are homeless or facing homelessness, ex-offenders and at risk of offending, long term unemployed and those suffering form mental/physical disability. We provide confidential, non judgemental person centred advise and practical support.
The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund
Charitable activities, Crime and JusticeTo provide grants to not-for-profit organisations working with carers or the rehabilitation of offenders
Prison Fellowship
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Crime and JusticePrison Fellowship aims to support prisoners by coming alongside them and supporting them to change. We offer our victim awareness course (Sycamore Tree), family contact programme (Angel Tree) and Letter Writing services to all who request them, regardless of their beliefs. We do this through our network of volunteer members and have over 2500 volunteers throughout England and Wales.
Focus On Labour Exploitation
Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, SocietyFocus on Labour Exploitation (FLEX) works towards responses to trafficking for labour exploitation that are not only effective in ending exploitation, but also prioritise the needs and voices of trafficked persons and their human rights.FLEX seeks to achieve this through research, advocacy, and capacity building to promote victim-centred responses to trafficking for labour exploitation.
Birth Companions
Beneficiary group, Crime and JusticeWe support women experiencing severe disadvantages in the period before, during and after the birth of their babies. We run groups and give one to one support to women in four prisons and in the community in London. We have a national remit to improve the experiences and care of women facing health and social inequalities in the perinatal period through training, research and influencing change.
Changing Tunes
Arts, Crime and JusticeChanging Tunes uses music teaching, rehearsing, recording, performance, improvisation and composition to aid the rehabilitation of prisoners and ex-prisoners.
Sebby's Corner
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Housing, Social welfareSebby's Corner believes no child should go without the basic essentials they need to thrive. We support families living in poverty, families in temporary accommodation, women and their children who have fled domestic abuse, refugees, asylum seekers and victims of modern slavery and human trafficking.
The Snowdrop Project
Associations, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Social welfareSnowdrop Project exists to empower survivors of human trafficking to live lives that are no longer defined by their past and we work to reduce the risk of those vulnerable to this crime.We provide support to survivors through 1:1 caseworking, befriending and community activities to empower survivors to live independently.
Well Women Centre
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Health, Social welfareWe are a holistic women's centre working to improve the health and wellbeing of women in Wakefield District. We offer mental health services for women, including counselling and therapeutic groups and courses. We work with young women at risk of sexual exploitation, and we also work with women offenders and women at risk of offending. We have a complementary therapy clinic.
Key4life CIO
Beneficiary group, Crime and JusticeThe charity works with ex-offenders, their families and those at risk of receiving a custodial sentence and their families, by means of a dynamic rehabilitation programme and early intervention
User Voice
Crime and JusticeTo advance education for the public benefit in criminal justice and the rehabilitation of offenders by conducting study and research and disseminating the useful results of that research to the public.
Goodwill Caravan
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Crime and Justice1.GLOBAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING PROTECTION PROJECTS FOR DISPLACED VULNERABLE POPULATIONS/FOCUS ON WOMEN &CHILDREN/ELDERLY/VICTIMS OF TORTURE,SGBV,FOOD&AID BULK DISTRIBUTIONS IN CAMPS/LEGAL AID/CRITICAL MEDICAL CARE/EDUCATION/INTERPRETATION SERVICES. ADVOCACY/SIGNPOSTING/SUPPORT REFUGEES INTEGRATION/REFUGEE SINGLE MOTHER GRANT START UP BUSINESS GOAL OFF BENEFITS WITHIN 5 YRS.
Soft Touch Arts Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Crime and JusticeWe provide opportunities for young people whose life circumstances put them at a disadvantage to engage in creative projects to support their personal development & achievement of their ambitions: running a varied programme of arts, music & cooking activities, from group sessions to one to one support & supporting community capacity building. We also work with adult prisoners and asylum seekers.
Apples And Snakes
Arts, Crime and Justice, Education, FacilitiesApples & Snakes champions poets and poetry, amplifies voices and stretches the idea of what poetry can be. This is achieved through organising participatory workshops in schools, libraries, community centres, prisons and other venues and through the production of performance poetry and live literature events throughout England and Wales.
Safer Communities Limited
Crime and JusticeEncouraging the development of crime reduction and promotion of community safety in the Tees Valley and England and Wales
Afruca - Safeguarding Children
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Social welfareWe promote the well-being and protection of children and families in black and ethnic communities across the UK using a cultural-competent approach. We provide a range of prevention and early intervention services to address child abuse, child trafficking, modern slavery and exploitation. We work with others to influence policy and improve practices. We are based in London and Manchester.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many crime and justice charities are there in the UK?
There are 990 registered crime and justice charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the crime and justice charities by income?
Change, Grow, Live is the largest by latest reported annual income (£339.7m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of crime and justice charities?
Crime and justice charities reported a combined annual income of £2.5bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for crime and justice charities?
Across all crime and justice charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 91.3%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of crime and justice charities?
Crime and justice charities have an average annual income of £2.3m. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.