They say education is freedom. I learned that while I was locked up
Our Longford Scholar Will Pendray graduated last week (pictured left with Trust director Peter Stanford). As he waited in line to walk out on stage… Read More
Join Our Big Conversation about Second Chances
The Longford Blog is an all-year-round conversation – about, amongst other things, prison, the criminal justice system, and what a difference education can make in turning (prison) sentences into degrees as our Longford scholars are all doing. This Blog page is an opportunity for our scholars (like Gavin, pictured above) who are at the heart of what we do - as well as our mentors and others involved in the scholarship programme - to share first-hand experiences and ideas for change.
If you have something you’d like to say, find out how at office@longfordtrust.org
Audrey Edwards (1934-2025): the first Longford Prize winner
In 2002 the first-ever recipient of our Longford Prize was Audrey Edwards, whose campaign with her husband Paul to improve mental health provision in prisons… Read More
Running Up That Hill
As part of our Employability programme, we offer travelling scholarships to our award holders to enable them to see the world and build their skills… Read More
Getting my creative buzz back
Each year the Longford Trust offers its award-holders a travelling scholarship to widen their horizons and polish their skills alongside university so as to improve… Read More