Since the start of the pandemic, The Clink’s work has continued. Supporting Clink Graduates in need and those ready for release has meant important second chances still lead to a transformed life.

Providing support for Clink Graduates in the community who were released before the lockdown, many of whom faced losing not just work but their accommodation, our Support Workers continued working and providing resources for those in need over the last few months. From food vouchers to helping top up the rent, our support has meant the risks of reoffending continue to lower with every release.

This week, we are meeting more recently qualified Graduates at the gates to walk the first steps with them into the next stage of their lives. Ensuring that accommodation and finances are sorted is just one way we serve up a changed attitude and approach to prisoner release.

It’s this work that a recent report by Pro Bono Economics revealed that for every £1 invested, The Clink is likely to generate at least £4.80 back to the prison service, Government and society in reduced reoffending rates as a result of its successful programme in their Economic Impact Analysis report, conducted by volunteers at RBB Economics.

The Charity has invested over £5m to date of philanthropic grants and donations to build its training restaurants and gardens in prisons since opening its doors 10 years ago. Estimating the savings of £37m to the taxpayer during The Clink’s tenure, the report shows that the approach taken by The Clink Charity is able to deliver a four-fold return on investment at a time when reoffending rates are estimated to cost the taxpayer £18.1 billion per annum.

The Clink Brixton hits the headlines 

This August, our Clink@Home service has built up it’s following after featuring on BBC London news, BBC London radio with articles in local London blogs plus Clink@Home was the recommended ‘Buy’ from Observer Food Monthly in their August newsletter.

Delivering chilled meals within a five-mile radius of HMP Brixton during the recent heatwave was no mean feat! Graduates Mo and Martin were interviewed by the BBC, explaining the impact of The Clink in their lives. With the hospitality industry hit hard, both Martin and Mo discussed the importance of regular work they enjoy and excel at. Both qualified at The Clink in Brixton and found employment after release linked to their qualifications.

For deliveries each week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10:00-17:00 with two-hour delivery slot confirmed on the day, you can order from Clink@Home here. Choose from starters, mains, sides and desserts plus a range of soft drinks and retail lines including Clink aprons, tea towels and cookbooks, orders come with a minimum £35 spend which includes personal delivery in a refrigerated van from The Clink team.

Using Clink@Home helps fund our work 

By ordering from Clink@Home, customers are helping us deliver important training within prisons as we continue to change attitudes, transform lives, and create second chances which ultimately reduces reoffending.

Bumper crops from The Clink Gardens

Amazing weather this August has meant we have grown succulent crops including aubergines, chillis, leeks, shallots, heritage tomatoes, courgettes and even melons. Our vegetables, salad and eggs come from The Clink Gardens located at HMP Send where the women in training work towards gaining their City and Guilds NVQ level 2 in horticulture. Overseen by head gardener Steve, our happy hens have also enjoyed some extra special new housing too!

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