Submit Applications for The Triangle Trust Grant (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 15-Oct-26

The Triangle Trust is inviting applications from UK-based charities, social enterprises, and community interest companies working with young women aged 17-30 who have experience in the criminal justice system. The Trust supports organisations addressing the specific challenges faced by young women with criminal justice experience. It prioritises projects that use gender-informed and trauma-informed approaches and place the lived experience of young women at the centre of their work.

About the Triangle Trust

The Triangle Trust is a UK-based charitable foundation that supports organisations working with young women who have experience of the criminal justice system. The Trust recognises that young women in this group can face complex and interconnected challenges. It therefore seeks to support organisations that have relevant experience and use approaches that are informed by gender, trauma, and the lived experiences of the women they support. Projects may focus on issues such as: - Housing. - Employment. - Family support. - Other areas that address the needs of young women with criminal justice experience. Projects must focus solely on young women aged 17-30. Who Can Apply? Eligible applicants must be organisations working in the UK and must fall within one of the following categories: Applicants must have a UK office and an annual income of no more than £5 million.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Trust’s organisational and project requirements.

Eligible organisations must:

- Have a UK office. - Have an annual income of no more than £5 million. - Have a track record of working with young women who have experience in the criminal justice system. - Demonstrate gender-informed practice. - Demonstrate trauma-informed practice. - Focus the proposed project solely on young women aged 17-30. - Place lived experience at the core of their approach. Organisations should be able to provide evidence showing how their existing work reflects these approaches. What Types of Projects Are Supported? The Trust supports projects addressing the needs and circumstances of young women aged 17-30 who have experience in the criminal justice system.

Potential areas of work include:

- Housing support. - Employment support. - Family support. - Other relevant interventions addressing the challenges experienced by young women with criminal justice experience. The proposed project must focus solely on the eligible age group and target population. Gender-Informed and Trauma-Informed Practice A key requirement is that applicants demonstrate gender-informed and trauma-informed practice. This means organisations should be able to show that their approach recognises the particular experiences and challenges faced by young women and takes account of the potential effects of trauma. Applicants should provide evidence of how these principles are incorporated into their existing work and proposed project. Putting Lived Experience at the Centre The Triangle Trust places importance on approaches that recognise and value the lived experience of young women who have interacted with the criminal justice system. Applicants should demonstrate how the experiences and perspectives of the young women they support influence their work and project approach. This should be reflected in both the organisation’s existing practice and the proposed project. Application Process The Triangle Trust application process consists of three stages.

Stage 1: Expression of Interest

Applicants first submit an Expression of Interest outlining their organisation and proposed work. This stage allows the Trust to identify organisations and projects that meet the programme’s requirements.

Stage 2: Full Application

Organisations that progress from the Expression of Interest stage may be invited to submit a full application. The full application provides an opportunity to provide more detailed information about the organisation, its work, and the proposed project.

Stage 3: Final Assessment Visit

Shortlisted applicants proceed to a final assessment visit. This provides an opportunity for the Trust to assess the organisation and proposed work in greater detail before making a final funding decision. Documents Required Applicants should be prepared to provide supporting organisational and financial information during the application process.

Required documentation includes:

- Strategic plan. - Annual accounts. - Organisational budget. - Staffing structure. - Year one reporting form. - Safeguarding policy. Applicants should ensure that these documents are current and accurately represent their organisation and proposed work. Reapplication Requirements The Trust has specific requirements for organisations that have previously received or applied for funding. Only organisations in the final year of an existing Triangle Trust grant may reapply. Previous applicants must also wait at least 12 months before submitting a new application, unless another arrangement has been agreed with the Trust. Organisations considering reapplication should therefore check their eligibility against these requirements before beginning a new application. How to Prepare a Strong Application Applicants should clearly demonstrate their experience, organisational capacity, and understanding of the needs of young women with criminal justice experience.

A strong application should explain:

- The organisation’s experience of working with young women in the criminal justice system. - The specific needs the proposed project will address. - How the project focuses exclusively on women aged 17-30. - How gender-informed practice is incorporated into the work. - How trauma-informed practice is incorporated into the work. - How lived experience influences the organisation’s approach. - How the proposed project fits within the organisation’s wider strategy. - How the organisation will safeguard the young women it supports. Applicants should also