Henry Smith Foundation – Equity in Justice Fund

Henry Smith Foundation have launched a new fund providing grants for organisations working with racially minoritised young men aged 18–25 in contact with the criminal justice system.

Henry Smith Foundation are looking to fund organisations who:

• Provide specialist services for racially minoritised young men, that meet their specific needs
• Have a track record of at least 18 months of delivering this type of provision
• Provide person centred, holistic and long-term services
• Have lived experience voice throughout their services, organisation and governance, although this may be less well-developed in some smaller organisations.

Funding guidelines
Grant amount: £200,000
Length: three to five years – we will ask you whether you’d like to receive that funding over 3, 4 or 5 years.
Focus: specialist support for racially minoritised young men in contact with the criminal justice system
Eligible organisations: registered, not-for-profit organisations with a charitable purpose (e.g. registered charity, CIC, community benefit society) providing direct service delivery
Location: activity must take place within the UK
Applications will open on 24th June 2026.
Application deadline: 5th August 2026, 5pm

Information webinar
23rd June, 2pm-3pm, online 
Henry Smith Foundation are hosting a live webinar where you can find out more about this fund. Henry Smith Foundation will answer questions about what they’re looking to fund, who’s eligible, and how to apply. A recording and transcript will be available on their website if you’re unable to attend the webinar. Register here