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Safer futures Backing organisations that help people rebuild their lives after abuse, displacement or prison

We fund work that supports people as they rebuild their lives following some of the most challenging experiences imaginable.

This includes people who have experienced domestic abuse, those seeking refuge and safety after conflict or persecution, and people leaving prison.

We also support work that challenges and improves the systems surrounding them. These systems often fail to provide safety, stability or dignity, leaving people to navigate complex transitions alone.

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We’ll be launching our first grant programme in this area, the Domestic abuse fund, in August.

Domestic abuse fund

The Domestic abuse fund backs ‘led by and for’ organisations providing specialist domestic abuse services. We will fund holistic, person-centred services designed around the needs of people from marginalised communities who’ve experienced domestic abuse.

Sign up to attend our live webinar on 12th August, 1pm-2pm, to hear more about the fund.

Check back soon or stay up to date via our mailing list to hear when the new programme launches and applications open.

We’ll be rolling out programmes across other areas in this funding priority in 2026.

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Sign up to attend our live webinar on 30th July, 2-3pm to hear more about the fund.

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Our Safer Futures priority focuses on three key areas.

Domestic abuse

Over two million people each year experience domestic abuse.

It has huge personal and social consequences. A leading cause of homelessness for women and has devastating effects on mental health, safety, children and financial security.

Yet support is often patchy and under-resourced, especially for people in marginalised or minoritised communities. Many don’t feel safe reporting abuse and services often aren’t equipped to respond.

We back organisations offering support to help people break free from abuse and rebuild their lives. That includes emotional and practical help, safe accommodation and long-term recovery. We also support work that improves services and ensures survivors’ voices shape how support is designed and delivered.

Our vision for change
  • People live free from abuse and fear
  • People can rebuild their lives and recover from trauma
  • Support is accessible, compassionate and designed around people’s needs
  • Services and systems are shaped by the experiences of survivors
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Refugees and people seeking asylum

People face enormous barriers as they try to build a safe and settled life. Even after gaining refugee status, many have only days to find housing, income and support. Without it, they often face homelessness, exploitation and exclusion.

We fund organisations that help people on their journey from arrival to independence. This includes safe housing, legal advice, language support, education and routes into work. We also back work that aims to improve the systems surrounding immigration and resettlement.

Our vision for change
  • Refugees and people leaving the asylum system have access to the tools and opportunities they need to thrive
  • People are safe from harm, poverty and exploitation
  • Policies and systems reflect real experiences and support people to move forward
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Leaving prison

The UK has one of the highest imprisonment rates in Western Europe. Reoffending is common, with 38% of people and 58% of women reconvicted within a year of release. Most have experienced significant trauma. Many leave prison with no safe housing, no income, and no clear pathway forward.

Too often, support disappears at the point of release. This failure has a knock-on effect on communities, families, and especially children. It hits hardest for communities already overrepresented in the justice system.

We fund organisations that support people during and after prison. This includes housing, mental health care, family support and mentoring. We have a particular focus on young people leaving youth custody.

We also support efforts to improve how the justice system works, especially when those efforts are shaped by lived experience.

Our vision for change
  • People are prepared for release and supported into the community
  • Support is trauma-informed, focused on people’s strengths and needs
  • Fewer people return to prison
  • Policies are shaped by lived experience and designed to reduce harm
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