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The Clink Charity’s aim is to prevent and reduce reoffending by training people in prison, as well as addressing the early causes of offending by supporting young and vulnerable people in the community..

INTRODUCTION

Changing attitudes, transforming lives and creating second chances

The Clink Charity is a national rehabilitation charity, providing training opportunities and rehabilitation support to two groups: people in prison and those who could be at risk of offending. Through our training projects inside and outside of prisons, we create an environment where our students can develop new skills, interact with the public and access the support they need to successfully reintegrate
into society on release.

We operate restaurants that are open to the public, training kitchens within prisons, horticulture programmes in prison gardens, an events catering social enterprise, a premium catering delivery service and an artisan bakery.

In 2025, we engaged with over 400 individuals across all projects, delivered more than 120,000 training hours and helped out students achieve 420 City & Guilds qualifications across multiple disciplines, supporting progression into employment and further education. To read our full 2025 impact report, please click here.

“This expansion of the catering programme [Clink Kitchens] is testament to the thousands of training and job opportunities it has provided for offenders over the years. Cutting reoffending and its vast cost to society is a priority for this government. Training within prison leads to employment on release, which we know has such a positive impact on ex-offenders, their families and communities, and ultimately reduces crime.”

Rt Hon Lucy Frazer QC MP
Prisons Minister (Feb 2021)

“This report (Pro Bono Economic Report) is testament to the partnership that has been developed over many years between HMPPS and The Clink Charity. It is a partnership that has helped prisoners gain skills and find employment, contributing to reducing reoffending in the process and helping people to change their lives.”

Jo Farrar
CEO, HM Prison & Probation Service (July 2020)

“I have worked alongside The Clink for the last two and a half years whilst governing HMP Brixton and the partnership has produced amazing results. They deliver a 5-step integrated programme during the prisoners’ last 18 months of their sentence and also support them upon release for the first 12 months into accommodation and employment. The Clink is one of the few organisations that works both sides of the wall and by being integrated; there are no gaps for ex-offenders to fall between. This is a shining example of real ‘through-the-gate’ working.”

David Bamford
Governor, HMP Brixton (April 2019)

“A delightful first visit; well looked after by the team and a superb breakfast. Thank you!”

Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP
Lord Secretary and Secretary of State for Justice (May 2019)

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