The High Sheriff's Initiative encourages the development of projects which work to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour and bring people closer to their communities to create a more cohesive society.

 This year we will welcome and prioritise applications supporting prison leavers and prisoner rehabilitation, and projects supporting adult ex-offenders, young offenders or young ex-offenders:

 Intervention: Projects working with young people at risk of offending or re-offending in relation to violent crime

Rehabilitation: Projects supporting the transition between prison and an individual's return to the community or supporting people with criminal records living in the community with the aim of reducing re-offending

 The Fund is open to new and existing projects.

 If your expression of interest is shortlisted your organisation will be asked to be involved in a project visit on Tuesday 15th July 2025.

Groups can apply for a grant of up to £3,000 for their project. 

Closing date: 5pm on Monday 16th June 2025

Follow this link to make an application: The High Sheriff's Initiative Fund Application

For recent examples of projects previously funded please visit our grants awarded page.

For more information about eligibility and information on supporting documents please visit our Help for Groups section.

Please click here to view our Diversity Statement applicable to our grant awards.

Our funds and programmes are working towards the 9 UN SDGs we have adopted into our charitable activities. For more information please click here