Innovation Fund
Additional funding to reduce reoffending.
Innovation Fund
Additional funding to reduce reoffending.
Enhanced delivery
CFO are continually adapting and developing our delivery to provide the best possible support for participants. The Innovation Fund is a significant part of this support – it allows for additional funding and delivery infrastructure, mobilised at a quick pace to enhance delivery in each region.
All projects delivered via the Innovation Fund aim to meet the specific needs of the cohort and enhance the local economy. CFO learn from each of these projects, and use them as a platform for future CFO delivery, transforming innovations into nationwide support.
Each innovation should aim to further reduce reoffending, and build on regional delivery.
“This funding represents a unique opportunity to bring real additionality to our already strong CFO offer. It allows us to enhance the support we provide to participants, trial innovative approaches, and deliver meaningful improvements that could have a lasting impact on rehabilitation and reoffending outcomes.”
Sharon Flynn, CFO Innovation Lead
Nationwide projects
Innovation Fund projects are taking shape nationwide.
A standout example has been delivered at HMP Moorland and HMP Holme House, who have been tackling reoffending through a project in partnership with Doncaster Rugby League League Football Club.
The eight-week course, which includes classroom elements, has seen a high turnout. It focusses on teamwork, resilience and personal growth, with lived experience elements which resonate deeply with participants.
Rugby drills are used to break down barriers and encourage communication, bringing together participants from different prison wings into one activity. Speaking positively about his experience, Graham* said: “I enjoyed every last bit – it took me out of prison and put my mind in a better place.”
Make a referral
Making a referral to the CFO programme is simple and easy via our referral form.