Philanthropy and partnerships
Every day, we are taking action to restrict and end capital punishment, protect the human rights of people in prison and promote evidence-based criminal justice policy.
We partner with philanthropic individuals, companies and Trusts and Foundations who want their generosity to change the future for good. Your support gives us strength in our action for human rights and justice.
I support The Death Penalty Project because over the past 40 years I have seen them become the world’s very top opponent of the death penalty. Their expert legal representation, research and advocacy in some of the world’s most difficult justice systems continues to help overturn wrongful convictions, improve fair-trial protections and influence legal reforms in countries where the death penalty remains in use. There is still urgent work to be done, and they are leading us all in the fight.
Michael Radelet, The Death Penalty Project donor
Frequently asked questions about major donations and partnerships
High-value and high-impact partnerships are transformative to our work. Your support could:
- Cover the costs of legal representation and assistance to an individual facing a death sentence or injustice or financially support a direct challenge to the legality of the death penalty.
- Enable us to commission, support and publish independent academic research that challenges misconceptions, informs public debate and understanding of capital punishment.
- Support training initiatives and the development of practical resources for professionals working in criminal justice.
Yes, we welcome partnerships with law firms and companies who share our commitment to strengthening human rights and creating fairer criminal justice systems.
By working together, we can expand the reach of our legal, research and policy work. If your business is interested in supporting this mission, we would be thrilled to discuss a partnership with you.
Call us on +44 20 3206 2813 or email Corinne at Corinne.Parfitt-Starr@smb.london
Yes, we are always thrilled to welcome the opportunity to be nominated as charity of the year in your workplace or place of education.
In the last five years, our work has contributed to the abolition of the death penalty in Sierra Leone, Ghana and Zimbabwe. Partnerships of all forms strengthen the legal and policy action we undertake to protect human rights and promote fair, effective criminal justice systems.
If you’re considering nominating us for a scheme in your workplace, or have other initiatives we can partner with you on, please get in touch today. We’d love to discuss them with you.
We welcome opportunities for supporters to host fundraising events on our behalf or include us in events already planned. Our legal experts can speak at your event, and many supporters choose to organise dinners, panel discussions or other activities to raise awareness of the issues surrounding the death penalty, which we are glad to be a part of. Reach out and let us know what you are working on.
With more than 28,000 people estimated to be on death row worldwide, and with several hard line retentionist countries increasing their use of executions, partnerships with individuals and organisations like you have never been more important to advance fairer and more rights‑respecting justice systems.
Absolutely. A gift in your Will can strengthen long‑term efforts to safeguard the rights of people facing the death penalty and build fairer criminal justice systems.
Whether a residuary gift or a fixed amount, a legacy contribution can have a significant impact on the global movement towards abolition, from supporting complex legal cases to enabling major academic research in countries where the death penalty is still used.
If you would like to discuss your legacy – one built on the values of fairness, dignity and rehabilitation – we would be thrilled to hear from you. Fill out our form today, and a member of the team will be in touch.
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