Spread the word. 📢 Deadline extended! You now have until Friday 28 February to submit nominations for #SMKAwards2025 Find out all you need to know and nominate here 👇 smk.org.uk/what-we-do/con…

We have been asked to share this by BBC2. Mastermind are seeking contestants particularly from under represented groups for the next series. Could this be you? Contact details in the flyer 👇

Our new briefing highlights a 253% increase in over 18s held in youth custody between Nov 22-July 23 due to a policy change aimed at easing overcrowded adult prisons. The impact on struggling institutions and children and young people has been massive. ➡️bit.ly/4hcKP1X

We are calling for: 🔹Supportive transitions for young adults, determining when they transfer to adult custody on a case by case basis

Sign up for what will be an insightful and thought-provoking parliamentary event on Monday 10 February. DM Fair By Design to secure a place while there's still spaces.

Are sentences really getting longer? Why is this happening? What impact is this having? Would abolishing short prison sentences solve the crisis? What should we do instead? These are the questions we address in our sentencing inflation explainer: howardleague.org/what-is-senten…

Deadline reminder! Still time to apply for our #Director of #Finance & #Admin. This is a great opportunity for an inspirational leader of finance and operations, gd at strategic thinking w a passion for our vision and mission. micro.green-park.co.uk/barrowcadbury/ Closing date 16 Feb.

Today, we launched a report on the experiences of young Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people in the criminal justice system. This is an intimate insight of rarely listened-to experiences, alongside recommendations to improve support. Read: gypsy-traveller.org/news/trapped-i… (1/5)

Penelope Gibbs Transform Justice Create space for bold ideas to flourish, argues Andrew Neilson of The Howard League This is the second in an ongoing series of articles we are publishing discussing ideas for sentencing reform crimeandjustice.org.uk/create-space-b…

The #ConnectFund has strengthened diversity & access in social investment. This report from Barrow Cadbury Trust 🧡 & funded by Access shares key lessons from 7 years of impact, shaping a more inclusive sector. Read more👉 barrowcadbury.org.uk/wp-content/upl… #ImpactFinance #VCSE #ConnectFund

Some Friday reading 📖 Rethinking Credit: How can we support people on low incomes who are denied access to affordable credit? Explore the stories behind Give Me Some Credit and the steps we need towards fairer financial services Read our blog: buff.ly/3D08ROW

This new briefing from Centre for Justice Innovation outlines best practice principles on providing pre-court diversion for women. Diversion schemes provide a swift response to offending while avoiding harmful CJS involvement- it is essential they meet women's needs. ⬇️ ow.ly/RXve50VaZuj

Tomorrow is International Women's Day 2025! Go to internationalwomensday.com to find out more and get involved 💪💪 #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction ♀️

#SmallCharityWeek returns from 23-28 June! 🗓️ Save the date and start planning how you’re going to celebrate the vital work of small charities: smallcharityweek.org.uk

🚀 The 2025 State of Civil Society report is out! #SOCS2025 Put your #LensOnCivilSociety & join the conversation 💬 on conflict, democracy, economy, climate, tech, gender rights, migrants' rights & the United Nations. Read & download the full report web.civicus.org/SOCS2025

We welcome energy bills reform that cuts costs for people on low incomes. The fixed costs of the energy network should be recovered more progressively—so everyone can afford a warm, safe home. theguardian.com/money/2025/apr…

New 'Deeper in Debt' data update from CitizensAdvice shows more than half of their clients are in energy debt, with it rising by 69% since 2019. Action is needed to make energy affordable for those on low incomes.

Too often, when an unexpected bill hits—like fixing a car or replacing a washing machine—low-income households are forced to turn to high-cost credit. Without a savings buffer, people need access to affordable credit to manage life’s ups and downs. Change is urgently needed.

6.1 million UK households are in fuel poverty, and energy debt is rising. Our new blog looks at how we build a fairer energy market for people on low incomes. fairbydesign.com/blog-building-…

"With an increasing number shops card-only, the committee said prices would rise for essential goods and services in the remaining outlets that accepted cash." Cash helps many low-income households to budget, it's important they aren't charged more for using it in shops.