Hampton Trust

Who we are

Hampton Trust was founded in 1996 and is named after Gene Hampton, who had been a well-respected Hampshire Magistrate, Chair of the Probation Committee and serving member of the National Parole Board.

At the time, a review undertaken by the Hampshire Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders and the Hampshire Care Trust had highlighted large areas of unmet need for the support of domestic abuse offenders and young people at risk. With setup funding provided by the Hampshire Probation Service, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary and Hampshire Social Services, Hampton Trust was established to bridge this gap.

Our key aims were to prevent young people entering the criminal justice system as well as to provide rehabilitative programmes to prevent reoffending. More than 25 years later, we remain true to these objectives, delivering a broad range of award-winning services with the aim to provide innovative solutions to rebuild lives and create safer communities.

Our culture and values

Safety and Trust

We are committed to ensuring safety is upheld in and outside the organisation. We are committed to building trusting relationships to create change and build safer communities. 

Engagement and Choice

We are committed to removing barriers to engagement and learning from each client interaction. We are committed to enabling individuals to make different choices by providing support and guidance to access pathways towards recovery and change.

Collaboration and innovation

We are committed to learning from collaboration with those in our service, staff, and partners to develop and share best practice. We are committed to creating an innovative workforce and providing services that are infused by a passion for learning and improvement.

Influence and inform

We are committed to working with individuals and with partners, networks and organisations who we can both learn from and influence. We are committed to developing an evidence base and being part of the conversation to influence and inform sustainable whole system change.

Inclusion and diversity

We are an equal opportunities employer and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, reflecting the diverse range of people we support.

Quality assurance

We are committed to robust quality standards across the organisation, upheld by external inspection.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our company believes that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product for our users and the communities we serve.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. We stand against any form of workplace harassment based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is unwavering, and we continue to build a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.