During the Peterborough Prison pilot, experienced social sector organisations, such as St. Giles Trust and the Ormiston Children and Families Trust, provided intensive support to 3,000 short-term prisoners over a six-year period, both inside prison and after release, to help them resettle into the community. In July 2017, the success of the Peterborough Social Impact Bond was announced. The results showed reoffending of short-sentenced offenders reduced by 9% overall compared to a national control group.
This pilot project involved seasoned social organizations, such as St. Giles Trust and Ormiston Children and Families Trust, offering comprehensive support to 3,000 temporary prisoners over six years, both within the prison walls and after release, with the goal of aiding their reintegration into society. The success of the Peterborough Social Impact Bond was declared in July 2017. The results showed a decrease in reoffending rates among short-sentenced offenders by 9% compared to a national control group.