02.11.2026 • News
The Clink Charity has launched its Christmas gifting range for 2026, offering supporters the opportunity to give thoughtful festive gifts while helping people in prison develop the skills and qualifications they need to build a positive future. Handcrafted at The Clink Bakery at HMP Brixton, the collection has been created by students working towards hospitality qualifications and gaining valuable work... View post
22.10.2026 • News
The Clink Charity was delighted to welcome supporters, donors, charity partners, local dignitaries and members of the community to the official opening event for The Clink Gardens at HMP Erlestoke last week. Although the garden project has been open for a year, the event marked an important milestone, providing the perfect opportunity to showcase the progress made by students and... View post
22.10.2026 • News
The Clink Charity was proud to officially reopen The Clink Restaurant at HMP Brixton on Thursday 15 October following several months of refurbishment, marking the occasion with a memorable lunch service led by guest chef Adam Bateman, Head Chef at the Pan Pacific Hotel in London. To celebrate the reopening, Adam worked closely with The Clink Restaurant’s kitchen and... View post
18.09.2026 • News
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
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
18.06.2026 • News
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
