Remembering Baroness Veronica Linklater

19 December 2022

We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Baroness Veronica Linklater’s death.

A Trustee of Esmée Fairbairn Foundation from 1990 to 2013, she played a critical role in shaping our work across a number of areas. She will particularly be remembered for her leadership on prison reform, which includes chairing our Rethinking Crime and Punishment programme that ran from 2001 to 2008.

Veronica was always kind, helpful and generous with her time. And we’re immensely grateful for her contribution. Our thoughts are with Magnus and family and all those who cared for her.

Fawcett Society's Commission on Women and the Criminal Justice System.png

Rethinking Crime and Punishment

Esmée's £3m Rethinking Crime and Punishment programme funded 57 projects, which produced a wide range of learning about prison and alternatives and recommended action for policy makers, practitioners and the public.

Find out more
Latest

You might be interested in

  • Esmée staff looking at the site at Ubele Wolves Lane
    18 December 2025

    Esmée staff and Trustee diversity data 2025

    Analysis from the 2025 diversity survey of Esmée Trustees and staff to help us track progress on diversity, equity and inclusion within the organisation.

    Read more
  • MULTISTORY_ENDZ_jul22_1G4A1274

    Pre-application Q&A webinar: 5 February 2026

    We're hosting a pre-application Q&A webinar on 5 February at 2pm to 3.15pm for organisations interested in applying to Esmée for support who have questions about our application process or guidance.

    Read more
  • Groups of people convened by Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and Civic Square sat around tables having a discussion.

    Acting on feedback: what we’ve done in 2025

    After hearing your feedback, we’re sharing the actions we’ve taken in 2025 to improve our processes, make our guidance clearer, and support a more inclusive approach.

    Read more
  • Attendees at The Gathering to discuss No Recourse to Public Funds - event hosted by Migration Exchange

    People seeking asylum in the UK deserve safety and dignity

    Read our statement reiterating our support to organisations welcoming and supporting refugees in the UK. We also share responses from the sector about how the government's proposals on the asylum system will impact people.

    Read more