The Hardman Trust
Prisoners who are lifers or serving IPP sentences or fixed term sentences of 7 years or more who are in the last 2 years of their sentence. Male prisoners in England and Wales must be Cat D status and are usually held in open conditions.
The criteria are similar for those serving sentences in Scotland though we recognise there is no IPP sentence in Scotland.
A wide variety of purposes (educational in the broadest sense) that will assist your rehabilitation. Awards are generally between £300 and £1,000 in value.
Driving lessons for car or motorbike, clothing (unless work-related), furniture, medical expenses, laptops unless endorsed by the Governor or are to be bought and used post-release, undergraduate or vocational courses that may be funded via a government agency loan.
Ask a staff member to download the application form from the website and follow the instructions on the form. You can also contact the Hardman Trust and we will send you a copy. If you are eligible for an Award, you will be interviewed by a Hardman Assessor before a decision is made at our next selection meeting.
Selections are 4 times a year. You must send your application form so that we receive it before 1st February for the April selection meeting, the 1st May for the July selction and 1st August for the October selection meeting and 1st November for the January selection.
We will tell you whether or not you have received an award shortly after the trustees have made their decision.
The Awards Manager
The Hardman Trust
PO Box 108
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 1YN
07944 511017 (Monday to Friday, 10.30am to 4.30pm)
Alternatively email:
awards@hardmantrust.org.uk
Please keep up the good work in helping people like myself where most others overlook us." Andy
