Criminal Justice – Grassroots Case Studies

We want to fund projects that are rooted in local communities and that address the underlying causes of crime. We want to support groups that take a long term view about working with disadvantaged young people, recognising that change may take time and that improving life chances can take many forms. We expect that young people will play an active role in projects we fund.

You can only apply for this programme if your project is based in Birmingham or the Black Country (Wolverhampton, Dudley, West Bromwich, Smethwick, Sandwell).

Case Studies

Nationwide Learning

Nationwide learning supports young people between the ages of 16 – 24 from disadvantaged backgrounds to make informed decisions about their future. It provides structured training sessions in both formal and informal design and enterprise skills, creating opportunities that utilise and enhance untapped talents within communities. It also delivers functional literacy/numeracy and enterprise knowledge through the use of qualified entrepreneurs and designers.

Anawim

Anawim supports women and their children with complex, multiple issues using a holistic woman centred approach. Its packages of personal tailored support, including one to one and group sessions, help women to address a range of emotional and practical issues, improve self esteem, and develop the personal confidence and life skills to make positive choices. It also assists women with finding opportunities to work in mainstream employment and become active citizens. This year, Anawim received a grant from Barrow Cadbury to support women offenders and their children who are involved in and around prostitution, offending behaviour, drug abuse and sexual exploitation.

Key Birmingham

In 2010, the Trust created a consortium approach for a number of its funded grassroots organisations in Birmingham, with the aim of strengthening their ability to secure sustainable funding. Key Birmingham is also a forum for the groups to share ideas and develop new ways of working in partnership