24.09.2026  •  Events

Brixton reopens with one-off menu created by chef Adam Bateman

The Clink Restaurant at HMP Brixton is reopening its doors after a planned refurbishment, by hosting a one-off collaboration with Adam Bateman, Head Chef at the Pan Pacific London. On Thursday 15 October, Bateman will cook alongside students training in The Clink’s kitchen to serve a seasonal three-course lunch. Students being trained in front-of-house skills will also welcome, serve and... View post

18.09.2026  •  News

A busy summer for Clink Events

After a busy summer which saw our Events team cater at numerous venues across London, Pippa Inge, Head of Events, shares three of her highlights from the past few months. May: Henry Moore exhibition opening at Temperate House, Kew Gardens for 300 guests Our team created a bespoke menu inspired by Henry Moore, one of Britain’s most renowned artists. We... View post

18.09.2026  •  News

Updates from our HMP Erlestoke Gardens project

The students at our Clink Gardens project at HMP Erlestoke have been working on an exciting new floral display to showcase their hard work. Josh Bateman, our Garden Trainer at HMP Erlestoke, said, “This project has continued to engage the students this summer, and they’ve had to work together as a team to make it happen. Despite the prolonged heatwaves... View post

18.09.2026  •  News

Who’s who at The Clink? Meet Nataly Vivanco-Piechota

At The Clink Charity, it’s important to us that we celebrate our dedicated team of trainers, support team and operations team and how much time, energy and hard work they give to our overall charity mission of preventing and reducing reoffending. Each month, we’ll be showcasing a member of the wider Clink team and sharing how their role fits into... View post

18.06.2026  •  News

Brixton restaurant receives AA Rosette

The Clink Charity is delighted to announce that The Clink Restaurant at HMP Brixton has been awarded their third AA Rosette. The AA Rosette has been recognising outstanding cooking across the UK for over 70 years. Introduced in 1956, it was the UK’s first nationwide scheme dedicated to assessing the quality of food served in restaurants and hotels. Today, it... View post

12.06.2026  •  News

The Clink Charity wins The Robin Corbett Award for 2026

Image caption, from left: Sarah MacGregor, Programme Director at Forests With Impact, Lady Val Corbett, Donna-Marie Edmonds and Francesca Barker-Mills, Founder of Coming Home Project We are truly honoured to announce that The Clink Charity have won this year’s prestigious Robin Corbett Award for Prisoner Reintegration. During a special awards ceremony at the House of Lords on Tuesday 9th June,... View post

05.06.2026  •  News

Latest news from our Gardens at Send and Erlestoke

As spring gives way to summer, and the weather starts to improve, our Gardens at both HMP Send and HMP Erlestoke have started to show us the fruits of our students’ hard work. Our students have been working hard in all weathers to ensure a decent crop of fruit, vegetables, flowers and herbs for the summer. One specific project that... View post

03.06.2026  •  News

City & Guilds Foundation awards £50,000 to The Clink Bakery

The City & Guilds Foundation has awarded £50,000 to The Clink Charity to safeguard and strengthen The Clink Bakery at HMP Brixton; a life-changing vocational training programme that is equipping people in prison with the skills, qualifications and support they need to build stable lives after release. The Clink Bakery opened in October 2022 at HMP Brixton, next door to... View post

01.05.2026  •  Events

Skills Masterclasses at The Clink Cafe

Refine your culinary skills with a hands-on masterclass led by our Clink chef trainers at The Clink Café, designed to build technique, confidence and restaurant-quality results. 13th May: Introduction to Bread Making Learn the fundamentals of bread-making, from crafting a classic white loaf to preparing a variety of rolls. This session focuses on essential techniques to achieve reliable consistent results... View post

30.04.2026  •  Events

Prue Leith is coming to The Clink!

Join us for a special afternoon at The Clink Restaurant at HMP Brixton, hosted by celebrated chef, author and broadcaster Dame Prue Leith on Tuesday 26th May, from 11.30am – 2.30pm. This unique event combines a Prue-inspired afternoon tea, created by our Clink Bakery students, with the opportunity for guests to hear from Prue as she shares stories from her... View post

21.04.2026  •  News

Benugo and The Clink Charity announce five-year partnership

Benugo has announced a five-year partnership with The Clink Charity, creating a structured employment pathway for prison leavers into long-term hospitality careers. Beginning in September 2026, the partnership will make Benugo a preferred employment destination for graduates of The Clink’s training programme at HMP Brixton. Participants will gain access to Benugo’s internal training and development framework, mentorship and supporting career... View post

25.03.2026  •  Events

An Evening with Andi Oliver in Brixton

Join us for an evening of delicious food at The Clink Restaurant at HMP Brixton on Thursday 23rd April, where we’ll be joined by chef and TV presenter, Andi Oliver. Andi is a regular panel member on BBC Radio 4’s The Kitchen Cabinet alongside Jay Rayner as well as a contributor to Radio 4’s award-winning The Food Programme. In 2018 she followed in the... View post

15.01.2026  •  Events

The Clink Charity Ball 2026

The Clink Charity is delighted to be back at The Royal Lancaster Hotel on Friday 13th March 2026 for their annual fundraising ball. This time, the evening will be hosted by actor, comedian and presenter Tim Vine alongside our ambassador Vic Laws MBE. Join us from 6.45pm at the champagne reception followed by a delicious meal prepared and served by... View post