The Board of the Leicestershire & Rutland Probation Trust

The Trust’s Board is the governing body that oversees the strategic management of the agency. Probation Board members are expected to serve between two and five days a month with a maximum term of office of six years.

The focus of the Trust is on the achievement of improved outcomes concerning public protection and reducing re-offending through innovation, flexibility and attention to locally identified needs.

Board Chair Jane Wilson explains

“LRPT was one of only six Probation Areas across England and Wales to achieve Trust status from 1st April 2008. As a Trust, we operate through a contract with the Ministry of Justice. Going forward, this contractual relationship will be managed through the Director of Offender Management (DOM) for the East Midlands Region, with whom we will need to work closely.
“Over the next four years, LRPT is facing significant cuts in its budget from the Ministry of Justice and given the current economic environment, this situation is likely to continue for the foreseeable future.
“This Strategic Plan and its supporting Savings Plan set out how we will respond to these cuts and where we will put our focus in order to build on our strong track record of performance against this challenging financial backdrop.
“We have identified eleven strategic aims, which have been refined through consultation with probation staff and representatives from partner organisations. These aims include the delivery of a more efficient and cost effective service as well as identifying innovative ways of improving our performance in terms of protecting the public and reducing re-offending. Furthermore, it is our intention to leverage our status as a Trust to generate additional external income in support of the aims. The aims will be underpinned by key developments in our organisation, including providing a more local focus to meeting offender needs through the establishment of Local Delivery Units (LDUs).
“LRPT has a clear vision and a strong set of values, which will guide us as we embark on the changes ahead. If we are to successfully deliver the aims and objectives set out in this strategy, it is also critical that we continue to involve unions, our staff and our partners.”