The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund has opened its first 2026 funding round for projects supporting girls aged 11 to 18 who are already in contact with the criminal justice system, or at high risk of entering it. The independent UK grant-maker supports not-for-profit organisations working with vulnerable people and is focusing this round on improving outcomes for young women and girls affected by offending, exploitation and related disadvantage.

Grants of up to £100,000 are available for projects lasting 18, 24, 30 or 36 months, with a maximum request of £50,000 per year.

Funding is available to registered charities, not-for-profit social enterprises and community interest companies with a UK office and the Trust particularly welcomes applications from groups in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Applicants must have an annual income of no more than £5 million, independently examined or audited accounts, and relevant experience of working with girls in the criminal justice system through gender- and trauma-informed practice.

Priority will be given to organisations that are led by and for women and girls, or to specialist organisations with expertise in:
• county lines
• gangs
• care-experienced young people
• young people at risk of exclusion from education
• young people excluded from education.

The April 2026 round is for projects working solely with girls aged 11 to 18. The age group for the September funding round is 17-30 years old.

Applications follow a staged process beginning with an eligibility check and expression of interest. Shortlisted organisations will then be invited to submit a full application, followed by an assessment visit or Zoom call.

The deadline for submitting an Expression of Interest Form is 21 May 2026.