About this theme
This theme covers all aspects of the functioning and services of the state, including public services, governance and political processes, rule of law and international relations. It is one of the eight universal themes which form our grantmaking framework and allow us to address every aspect of society. Fellows’ stories
Fellows' updates December 2022 Fellow's update: Sarah Beresford
Prison Reform Trust Associate Sarah Beresford (CF 2012) was interviewed on BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour about the free Child Impact Assessment toolkit that she has developed to support children with a parent in prison.
By Sarah Beresford, 2023
Fellows' updates November 2022 Fellow's update: Sarah Beresford
Consultant Sarah Beresford (CF 2012) presented findings from her Activate Fund project at the Families Outside National Conference in Glasgow on 16 November. Sarah’s Activate Fund project focused on the development of a Child Impact Assessment to support children with a carer in the criminal justice system.
By Sarah Beresford, 2022
Fellows' updates June 2022 Fellows' update: Sarah Beresford
Prison Reform Trust Associate Sarah Beresford (CF 2012) spoke on a podcast published by justice charity One Small Thing this month. Sarah shared findings from her Fellowship which explored the role of schools in supporting families affected by imprisonment.
By Sarah Beresford, 2022
Fellows' updates May 2022 Fellows' update: Fiona Gilbertson
Charity founder Fiona Gilbertson (CF 2015) organised an online event on global drug policy provision this month. Fiona shared learnings from her Fellowship, which explored reducing reoffending among drug-users by understanding the value of recovery courts.
By Fiona Gilbertson, 2022
Fellows' updates May 2022 Fellows' update: Tony Wright and Michael Davies
Charity founder Tony Wright (CF 2011) and teacher Michael Davies (CF 2015) delivered a debate training programme to 40 veterans which they marked at an event at the House of Commons this month. The event also marked the launch of Salute Her, a UK charity set up by Tony to help women veterans with mental health challenges.
31 May 2022
Fellows' updates May 2022 Fellows' update: Angela Allcock
Author Angela Allcock (CF 2015) has written a book entitled Criminal: How Our Prisons Are Failing Us All, which was published this month. Angela shared learnings from her Fellowship, which explored improving prison rehabilitation and support services through trauma-informed care.
By Angela Kirwin, 2022
Blogs & conversations Improving prisoner rehabilitation
By Angela Kirwin, 2022
Fellows' updates April 2022 Fellows' update: Fozia Irfan
Charity worker Fozia Irfan (CF 2020) presented at an event on philanthropic foundations organised by Foundation Practice Rating this month. Fozia’s Fellowship will explore ways of addressing inequality through the creation of a diversity, equity and inclusion framework.
By Fozia Irfan, 2022
Report Improving emergency services for deaf people
By Herbert Klein, 2020
Report An examination of political campaigning strategies for ending homelessness
By Hannah Gousy, 2019
