26.04.2024 • News
The Clink Restaurant at HMP Brixton has received two accolades from the People 1st International Hospitality Accreditation Scheme: Gold Accreditation and an AA Highly Commended College Rosette, the highest level of recognition it is possible to receive through the programme. The People 1st International Accreditation Scheme, which has been running since 2012, was created as way to identify the best... View post
08.03.2024 • News
“I am an ex-offender, who resided at HMP Send. I first arrived there just over a year into my sentence, a shy and broken woman, with no confidence and minimal hope for the future. I did, however, have a real desire to make a meaningful change in my life and was adamant that I was not going to leave prison... View post
07.03.2024 • News
To help recognise and celebrate International Women’s Day 2024, we gathered some contributions from the fantastic women at The Clink Charity. My name is Grace and I am a Resettlement Support Worker at The Clink Charity. My work starts within the confined walls of the prison environment, supporting individuals, often with complex needs, to rebuild their lives. When they are... View post
20.02.2024 • News
As the days become longer and the winter months begin to give way to the brighter days of spring, gardens everywhere are bouncing back to life. Steve Head, our Clink Gardens lead trainer, has given us an update on how the Clink Gardens are preparing for the new season at our locations in HMP High Down and HMP Send. New... View post
09.02.2024 • News
The Clink Charity has identified the first students who will take part in its new apprenticeship programme, run in partnership with HIT Training. This will be the first time that apprenticeships have been delivered to serving prisoners. While many of these students have already been working in Clink training schemes and studying towards industry standard hospitality qualifications, the apprenticeship programme... View post
21.12.2023 • News
Thanks to your generosity, The Clink Charity has been able to train over 800 students and deliver over 500 qualifications in prisons this year. Many of these people are now on their way into employment and rebuilding their lives. One of those people is Claire*, who has shared her story with us. We hope you find Claire’s story inspirational and... View post
24.11.2023 • News
Clink Events catered for a special reception at St Paul’s Cathedral on Monday 2nd October to celebrate the re-opening of the Cathedral’s library following a period of refurbishment. Guests included major donors who had contributed to the refurbishment as well as senior staff from the Cathedral. The Cathedral team were impressed by Clink Events’ theming ideas and understanding of the... View post
23.11.2023 • News
Clink Events has recently been appointed as an accredited caterer at Battersea Arts Centre. Battersea Arts Centre is a historic wedding venue located in south west London and a one-of-a-kind setting nearby central London, with a breathtaking grand hall, full of Victorian-era style. Over the years, the space has won several high-profile awards for its architecture, including the prestigious RIBA... View post
09.11.2023 • News
Our festive hampers, mince pies and Christmas puddings are now available to order from The Clink Bakery. Our students training in The Clink Bakery at HMP Brixton have worked hard to create festive baked goods that are available to purchase in the run up to Christmas. There are three Christmas hampers to choose from (Essentials, Medium or Luxury) and each... View post
27.10.2023 • Events
The Clink Restaurants at HMPs Brixton and Styal will be serving a special, one-off festive afternoon tea this Christmas. Join us for some delicious sweet and savoury treats that are all prepared, cooked and served by our students in training. All the breads, pastries and jams are also made by our students too and we’d love you to join us... View post
13.10.2023 • News
At The Clink Charity, we have established a proven model that supports our students on their journey from prison into employment and, ultimately, reduces reoffending. Hiring prison leavers is beneficial for society, for businesses and for the individual themselves. We firmly believe in providing second chances for those who want to make a commitment to change. Through our relationships with... View post
05.10.2023 • Events
Please note that this event is now fully booked. Join us at The Clink Restaurant at HMP Brixton, on Tuesday 7th November for a fantastic evening with celebrity chef Cyrus Todiwala. An award-winning chef and long-standing ambassador of The Clink, we are honoured to host Cyrus at Brixton once again following his previously successful dinners in 2018 and 2019. Cyrus... View post
01.09.2023 • Events
Join us on Friday 2nd February for The Clink Charity Ball. Enjoy an evening of delicious food and fundraising in aid of our students and graduates. The evening will start with a champagne reception followed by a 5-course meal with matching wines. Canapes will come from Clink Events and bread & petits fours from the award-winning Clink Bakery, as well... View post
