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.
They believe in me again.
Our organisational strategy describes how we plan to live our values
and work towards our vision during 2023-2026.
We also have a Strategy Summary available, for an easy read of our highlights, please click below


