23.04.2018 • News
Success for The Clink Charity following independent report confirming reoffending has reduced by 49.6% New data analysis from a report conducted by the Justice Data Lab (JDL) and the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) provides evidence that prisoners participating in The Clink Charity’s innovative hospitality training scheme in partnership with HMPPS reduces reoffending rates, with the report stating the charity has... View post
19.04.2018 • News
As the sunshine hasfinally arrived, it’s the perfect time to find out what’s going on over in The Clink gardens at HMP Send.We caught up with Gary Gates, our General Manager Trainer for the Clink Gardens, to find out what a typical day looks like, what we’re growing in the gardens this year and how he’s helping our prisoners in... View post
09.04.2018 • News
If you’re looking for somewhere different to dine of an evening, then visit The Clink Restaurants at Styal, Brixton or Cardiff. A new gourmet menu is available featuring seasonal ingredients, delicious starters and tasty main courses. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s on offer at the restaurants… Starter: Pressed guinea fowl and ham terrine, pickled baby veg & soda bread... View post
27.03.2018 • News
Our new seasonal spring menu has arrived. The new menu includes an array of tantalising dishes showcasing the skills and techniques currently being mastered by the prisoners training in the restaurants. Vegan dishes also make an appearance with a shallot tarte tatin with crispy leeks, sprouting spring salad and beetroot puree; followed by spinach-infused pappardelle with wild garlic pesto, courgette... View post
08.03.2018 • News
Today is International Women’s Day, so we’re celebrating our inspirational female graduates and looking at how well they have done since leaving prison. Today’s story is from Susan*. Susan has been a victim of domestic violence. However, due to her offence and receiving a custodial sentence, her son was placed in the care of her now ex-partner and Social Services... View post
07.03.2018 • News
International Women’s Day is on Thursday 8th March. We’ve been celebrating how far our female graduates have come this week since being released from prison. Tracey’s* wish was to go to university following her release, so our support worker helped her research university courses, helped facilitate her attendance at university open days in various campuses, as well as assisting her... View post
06.03.2018 • News
International Women’s Day is on Thursday 8th March and to celebrate, we’re sharing some of our female graduates inspirational stories. Today’s story is from Jamie*. Jamie was arrested and charged with GBH in 2015. After 15 years in an abusive relationship, where she was subjected to repeated verbal and physical abuse, she stabbed him out of fear for her life... View post
05.03.2018 • News
International Women’s Day is on Thursday 8th March and to celebrate, we’re sharing some of our female graduates inspirational stories. Today’s story is from Leah. Leah* was sentenced to two and a half years for burglary and theft. At the time of the offence she had no fixed address, was living in a tent with her boyfriend and was regularly... View post
15.02.2018 • News
Hi, my name is Helen and I’m 43. I spent nine months training at The Clink Restaurant in Styal. Training at The Clink gave me the real working environment knowledge, and experience to complete my training, and achieve success in my NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery, building on the skills and knowledge I had previously achieved at Level 1.... View post
08.02.2018 • News
The Clink Charity have been presented with a very generous donation following funds raised on the ICAP Charity Day, held on Tuesday 5th December 2017. The official ICAP London Cheque Presentation took place at Mansion House, in the heart of the City, on Wednesday 7th February. Dan Snow, BBC history presenter and The Clink Charity’s Group Communications Ambassador, and Cyrus... View post
08.02.2018 • News
At The Clink Styal we were delighted to receive a Royal Visit from the Duchess of Cornwall on 24 January. The Duchess learnt how training and working in the restaurant and gaining NVQ qualifications is transforming the lives of women in HMP Styal. After a tour of the kitchen, where she saw trainees preparing for the day’s service the Duchess... View post
31.01.2018 • News
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