Who we are

The Hardman Trust supports people on long prison sentences to take their next steps in life.

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Our Purpose

We support people on long sentences to take their next steps in life so they benefit, their families benefit and the wider community benefits too.

Our Vision

A future where everyone can achieve their potential within and beyond prison.

Our Mission

Specialising in the unique needs of people on long sentences, we provide tailored practical and financial support to help people find belonging, move into work or training, and reach their personal goals.

Our values

See the future, not the past

We recognise the dignity and potential in every person.

We are committed to seeing and supporting people as whole individuals, with empathy, respect and belief in their future.

Reflective

We are committed to learning, growth and continuous improvement.

Our work is grounded in evidence, good practice and a willingness to challenge ourselves.

Collaborative

We believe meaningful change happens through connection.

We work alongside others to create spaces where everyone feels valued, heard and respected.

Integrity

We act with transparency, honesty and consistency.

We set ambitious but realistic goals and expectations while communicating clearly about our work and impact.

It means so much to me that my parents can see that I am trying.
They believe in me again.
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Our organisational strategy describes how we plan to live our values
and work towards our vision during 2023-2026.

front cover of our 2023 t 2026 strategy

We also have a Strategy Summary available, for an easy read of our highlights, please click below

front cover of our 2023 t 2026 strategy
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Together we can create a future where everyone can achieve their potential within and beyond prison. Can you help?