The Chair’s Blog

All the latest news.

Sheriff’s Bike Ride

20 July 2024 On September 12 – 14, one of the current Presidents of the Fund, Alderman Sheriff Bronek Masojada, will be leading a 3-day 195-mile charity cycle ride from the Old Bailey to the National Justice Museum in Nottingham in aid of the Fund. To support Bronek and the “Sheriff’s Posse”, comprising Livery Masters, […]

Visit to HMP Pentonville

15 July 2024 I am delighted to welcome Kate Fenwick, who has brought such enthusiasm and energy as an Advisory Council member over the last three years, as a new Trustee of the Fund.

New Appointments

2 July 2024 I am delighted to welcome Jonathan Bewes as a new trustee of the Fund and Hannah Constantinidi, Elspeth Hughes-Penney and Gary Langley who have joined the Advisory Council.

Duke of Edinburgh Cup

28 June 2024 The Fund was the nominated charity for the Duke of Edinburgh Cup held on 28 June 2024. Thank you to the Worshipful Company of Pewterers for proposing the Fund and to Ms. Emily Thomas, the Governor of HMP Isis, who was the guest speaker at the event. Proceeds from the event will […]

Record high grant expenditure

31 March 2024 In our most recent financial year we saw a huge increase in the number of grant applications to the Fund and I am pleased to report that we funded 100% of eligible applications, making 1,219 grants with an all-time high total expenditure of £235,000.

Old Bailey Silk Scarves

22 December 2023 These beautiful pure silk scarves are now available from the S&R Fund gift shop. The scarves, designed by the artist Matthew Lucraft, depict images of the Old Bailey, an iconic City of London landmark and the most famous courthouse in the world. All profits from the sale of these scarves will go […]

Old Bailey Carol Service

13 December 2023 An audience of nearly 200 guests was treated again by the Old Bailey Choir to a candlelit festival of lessons and carols in the Grand Hall at the Old Bailey for the benefit of the S&R Fund. All the proceeds from a generous leaving collection and the sale of our gifts will […]

Duke of Edinburgh Cup

4 December 2023 The Recorder of London, HHJ Mark Lucraft KC, hosted a reception at the Old Bailey for the presentation of a cheque to the S&R Fund. The funds had been raised at the Duke of Edinburgh Golf Day held at The London Golf Club in July 2023. The Worshipful Company of Pewterers proposed […]

National Prison Radio visit

30 November 2023 We had a very successful and informative visit to HMP Brixton to see and experience the excellent work that National Prison Radio, which is based here, is doing. The Fund gave a grant in 2023 to enable the Prison Radio Association to work with men to create new radio content. Prisoners visit […]

HMP Downview visit

21 November 2023 A group of Trustees and Advisory Council members spent an interesting morning at HMP Downview in the workshop of Making for Change (MFC), London College of Fashion’s social project. The MFC programme supports women prisoners to develop new skills, to build pride through the creative process, improve time management and build confidence […]