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Project REMAKE: graduation ceremony
James Gourlay, about 1 month ago
An entrepreneurship programme for ex-offenders, run in collaboration with King's College London
Elite Project Services
James Gourlay, about 2 months ago
Rail-track maintenance training delivered in-custody
Lincolnshire Action Trust
James Gourlay, about 2 months ago
Working in Lincolnshire to reconnect offenders with their communities
A Band of Brothers
James Gourlay, about 3 months ago
an intensive contemporary rites-of-passage experience and an accredited mentoring programme.
Pink Umbrella Studios
James Gourlay, about 3 months ago
A web and application design agency
Sara Putt Associates: 'Introduction to Film Production Course'
James Gourlay, about 3 months ago
A deep dive introduction into the world of film production, and the career opportunities it offers.
Project ReMAKE
James Gourlay, about 4 months ago
An entrepreneurship programme for ex-offenders, run in collaboration with King's College London
Pecan
James Gourlay, about 4 months ago
A community charity, based in Peckham, South London. Their services are designed to build a stronger community.
Key4Life
James Gourlay, about 5 months ago
An innovative and holistic approach to reducing youth offending and gang warfare.
Only A Pavement Away
Jack Merritt, about 6 months ago
Supporting people to find work in the hospitality industry
Tapping Into New Talent: A Corbett Network Employer Event
Jack Merritt, about 6 months ago
An event to support businesses seeking an EXceptional workforce
Community Led Initatives
Jack Merritt, about 7 months ago
Leading the way in individually focused community mentoring.
Leicestershire Cares - The Wire Project
Jack Merritt, about 7 months ago
Working toward a vision of an inclusive and safe region where nobody is left behind
Spark Inside
Jack Merritt, about 7 months ago
Coaching interventions that unlock human potential
Tideway
Claudia Vince, about 8 months ago
Creating an inclusive workforce to build the new Thames Tideway Tunnel
Recycling Lives
Claudia Vince, about 8 months ago
Producing noteworthy social value through rehabilitation
Cracked It
Claudia Vince, about 9 months ago
Training at risk young people to be phone fixers
Bounce Back in the Community
Claudia Vince, about 9 months ago
A community training centre for ex-offenders
Bounce Back and Out for Good
Claudia Vince, about 9 months ago
Helping prisoners prepare for employment upon release
Mind the Gap
Claudia Vince, about 9 months ago
Providing employment pathways for ex-offenders into construction
Bristol City Council Joins the Ban the Box Campaign
Claudia Vince, about 10 months ago
Bristol becomes the first local authority to ban the box on job applications
Dominic Headley Associates
Claudia Vince, about 10 months ago
Helping employers recognise the value of ex-offenders
Tap Social Movement
Claudia Vince, about 10 months ago
The craft brewery that trains serving prisoners
Enterprise Inspiration
Claudia Vince, about 10 months ago
Advising ex-offenders how to be self-employed and run a business successfully
The Robin Corbett Awards 2018
Claudia Vince, about 11 months ago
Four organisations recognised for their commendable work with ex-offenders
Underworld.tv first in-house production
Claudia Vince, about 11 months ago
'Sorry I Shot You'
Specsavers
Claudia Vince, about 11 months ago
Working with the Pen Optical scheme to help ex-offenders become Optical Assistants
Together Women- Inside Out
Claudia Vince, about 12 months ago
The fully working office for women at HMP Askham Grange
Aspire Oxford
Claudia Vince, about 1 year ago
Providing valuable support, training and skills for people with convictions
Unlocked Graduates
Claudia Vince, about 1 year ago
The initiative that allows graduates play a role in the rehabilitation of prisoners
The Criminal Justice Alliance
Claudia Vince, about 1 year ago
The Alliance of Organisations Striving for a Better Criminal Justice System
The Mitie Foundation
Claudia Vince, about 1 year ago
The organisation supporting individuals who face barriers in securing employment
Bounce Back and RAS: Beyond Prison Walls
Claudia Vince, about 1 year ago
The charity launching a project in collaboration with the Royal Astronomical Society to teach prisoners astronomy
Fine Cell Work
Claudia Vince, about 1 year ago
The charity and social enterprise teaching prisoners high-quality needlework techniques
Clean Sheet
Claudia Vince, about 1 year ago
The charity creating a dynamic pathway from prison to employment
Learning Together Butler Law Course
Claudia Vince, about 1 year ago
A new course for the prestigious and innovative prison education initiative
Prison Reading Groups
Eleanor De, about 1 year ago
The organisation promoting reading and reading groups in prisons
BehindBras
Eleanor De, about 1 year ago
The social enterprise creating beautiful lingerie to support female prison leavers into employment in the creative industries.
Business In The Community
Claudia Vince, about 1 year ago
Building networks to increase employment opportunities for ex-offenders
Landsec
Eleanor De, about 1 year ago
In conversation with Debbie Akehurst, Head of Economy and Communities
Prosper 4 Group and Tees & Wear Reform Group
Eleanor De, about 1 year ago
Success in the North East of England
Willowdene
Ellie Price, about 1 year ago
A residential rehabilitation centre providing positive change
RAPt (Rehabilitation for Addicted Prisoners Trust)
Gareth Evans, about 1 year ago
Surviving, overcoming, conquering addiction
Steps2Recovery
Ellie Price, about 1 year ago
Breaking the chain of addiction and reoffending in the community, creating a safe environment for all
The Chrysalis Programme
Ellie Price, about 1 year ago
Helping people learn to do things differently and better, creating capability
Prisoners' Education Trust (PET)
Gareth Evans, about 1 year ago
Reporting success at alumni event
Learning Together
Gareth Evans, about 1 year ago
Providing an engaging university education to prisoners
Essex Fire Service
Ellie Price, about 1 year ago
Equipping prisoners with fire safety and first aid skills
Imagine If Theatre Company
Eleanor De, about 1 year ago
Building confidence and enhancing skills through drama and the arts
The Welcome Directory
Ellie Price, about 1 year ago
Helping faith communities welcome and support people leaving prison
Virgin
Ellie Price, about 1 year ago
An interview with Group Advocacy Director, Matthias Stausberg
The Sobriety Project
Ellie Price, about 1 year ago
Using the waterways to reduce social isolation and exclusion
Stretch
Ellie Price, about 1 year ago
Enhancing the rehabilitation and education of communities marginalised by society
Art Saves Lives
Ellie Price, about 1 year ago
An interview with artist, playwright and founder of Art Saves Lives, Dean Stalham
The Aeneid Project
Ellie Price, about 1 year ago
Nacro's ambitious, unique and groundbreaking employer-focused initiative
Commercial Cleaning Business at HMP Coldingley
Ellie Price, about 1 year ago
A mutual enterprise providing paid employment, rehabilitation and resettlement for its members
The Oswin Project
Ellie Price, about 1 year ago
Creating second chances through training, support and employment
Changing Paths
Ellie Price, about 1 year ago
Supporting individuals through skills training into full-time sustainable employment
Synergy Theatre Project
Ellie Price, about 2 years ago
An interview with the Artistic Director Esther Baker
Offploy
Ellie Price, about 2 years ago
We talk to the founder of Offploy, Jacob Hill, about the ex-offender employment process
Centre For Entrepreneurs
Ellie Price, about 2 years ago
From inmates to entrepreneurs: How prison entrepreneurship can break the cycle of reoffending
Doodah Embroidery
Ellie Price, about 2 years ago
How embroidery helped Javed Ali turn his life around
The Robin Corbett Award for Prisoner Rehabilitation
Ellie Price, about 2 years ago
Celebrating outstanding work in prisoner rehabilitation
Prisoners' Education Trust
Ellie Price, about 2 years ago
Unlocking potential through learning
Switchback
Ellie Price, about 2 years ago
Building meaningful relationships for a brighter future
'I'm Still Here': The Koestler Awards 2018
James Gourlay, about 4 months ago
Koestler Trust: Arts for Offenders
Tapping into New Talent Event: The Corbett Network
James Gourlay, about 4 months ago
encouraging businesses to start employing those with criminal records
Why build partnerships?
James Gourlay, about 5 months ago
Why we think building partnerships is the most effective way to increase employment of those with criminal records.
A Sporting Chance: An Independent Review of Sport in Justice
Jack Merritt, about 5 months ago
Professor Rosie Meek's report on Sport in the Criminal Justice System - a summary
Employ someone EXceptional
Jack Merritt, about 7 months ago
The individual, business and social case for employing an ex-offender
HMP/YOI Isis
Claudia Vince, about 11 months ago
In conversation with Governor, Emily Thomas, about the curriculum pathway model of prisoner training
The Power of Writing: Stratford-Upon-Avon Literary Festival Prison Workshops
Claudia Vince, about 1 year ago
A new initiative delivering writing workshops in female prisons helping women write stories for their children.
The Power of Writing: The Seagull
Eleanor De, about 1 year ago
The locally-based prison newspaper forging relationships and communication between prisoners and the community.
The Power of Writing: Inside Time
Eleanor De, about 1 year ago
The U.K.'s first national newspaper for prisoners and detainees
The Value of Writing Programmes
Claudia Vince, about 1 year ago
How writing can bring about positive change in the criminal justice system
Full of Potential: Redemption Roasters
Eleanor De, about 1 year ago
Amazing coffee made by amazing people
Full of Potential: Nanna Mexico
Eleanor De, about 1 year ago
Serving the community as well as delicious and authentic food
Full of Potential: Luminary Bakery
Eleanor De, about 1 year ago
Providing training and support for vulnerable women
Full of Potential: The Right Course
Eleanor De, about 1 year ago
In conversation with founder, Fred Sirieix
Beyond Borders
Eleanor De, about 1 year ago
Crafts for the community in Australian prisons
Beyond Borders
Gareth Evans, about 1 year ago
New York's Fair Chance Act: Progress by legislation
Addiction
Gareth Evans, about 1 year ago
Stories of resilience, discipline and determination
Impact of Creativity
Ellie Price, about 1 year ago
How the arts can bring about positive change in the criminal justice system
Impact of Sport on Desistance
Ellie Price, about 1 year ago
How sport can be used to positively engage with individuals caught up in the criminal justice system
Diversity and Inclusion in Business
Ellie Price, about 2 years ago
An interview with Dianah Worman
The Wider Impact
Ellie Price, about 2 years ago
The effect employing an ex-offender can have on society
The Effect
Ellie Price, about 2 years ago
What is the impact on how your business is perceived