In 1808 the Sheriffs of the City of London set up the Fund to help prisoners held in appalling conditions in Newgate Prison and to assist the families of prisoners.
Over more than 200 years later, the Fund continues to support prison leavers and their families with individual welfare grants for: clothes for interviews, short job-related training courses, trade tools and household equipment.
The Fishmongers’ Company is one of over 70 Livery Companies which have been long time supporters of the Fund.
“The Sheriffs’ & Recorders Fund grants are like gold dust for our caseworkers as they work to help prison leavers turn their lives around.” Rob Owen, St Giles Trust
By helping prison leavers to reintegrate into society, the Fund has a positive impact on society as a whole. It reduces reoffending rates and helps to break the cycle of poverty and social exclusion that many prison leavers face.
Click here for more details about the Fund’s work.
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