Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 519 | 19th January 2018

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In this week's edition...

CLINKS NEWS: new Trustees

We are delighted to welcome two new Trustees to the board, Christopher Stacey from Unlock and Raheel Mohammed from Maslaha. They have the experience and knowledge to match our need, and the skill to take Clinks and the voluntary sector working in criminal justice forward. We look forward to working with them.

CLINKS VACANCY: reducing reoffending

Clinks is recruiting a senior expert from the voluntary sector to join the Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group (RR3). The group meet quarterly with the purpose of building a strong and effective partnership between the voluntary sector and the Ministry of Justice, and providing expertise in relation to policy developments. This position is for someone with experience of delivering services in Wales. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 5th February. Find out more and apply here

CLINKS EVENT: HMPPS grant funding- extra event

Due to high demand we have added an extra information event which will look at the upcoming HM Prisons and Probation Service (HMPPS) grant funding [6th February, London, free]. Voluntary organisations can find out more about the HMPPS grant funding programme for 2018-2020. Clinks and HMPPS are holding these information events for organisations who may wish to apply for funding from the programme. The programme will aim to enable the voluntary sector to contribute to better outcomes for offenders in public sector prisons, the National Probation Service and youth custody services. Find out more and book here

CLINKS PARTNER'S NEWS: who can run a charity?

Changes to the ‘automatic disqualification’ rules which affect who can run a charity, and particularly people with criminal records, will come into force on 1st August 2018. Clinks is working with Unlock to help people involved in charities to work out if they’re affected and what to do if they are, and support organisations to update their recruitment processes to reflect the changes to the rules. The current rules only apply to trustees. People with unspent convictions for certain offences, including dishonesty and deception offences, need to be granted a waiver from the Charity Commission before they can be a trustee. From 1st August more offences will be covered, including people on the sex offenders register; and more roles will be covered, including senior manager positions such as chief executives and chief finance officers. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: astronomy from prison

Bounce Back is working with the Royal Astronomical Society to develop a project called 'See beyond the prison walls' which aims to engage prisoners in astronomy and other science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects. The aim of the project is to stimulate interest in astronomy, whilst helping prisoners see beyond the prison walls and their current circumstances. It will facilitate an environment that encourages prisoners to think about their place in the universe to help them re-evaluate their priorities and alter their mindset. Aspects of mindfulness will underpin the project activities, and participants will learn to think differently about life. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: peaceful prisons

Leap Confronting Conflict has published a blog exploring how the Quaker commitment to peace still runs through their work over 30 years later, especially in their Peaceful Prisons Project. Leap was founded by The Leaveners in 1987. Abigail Darton, who leads on some of Leap's projects in prisons, discusses how their history continues to influence their grassroots work today. Read the blog here

CLINKS MEMBER'S NEWS: young Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people

Friends, Families and Travellers is holding a competition for young Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) people age 16-25. It wants to hear their opinions on what they would do if they were Prime Minister for a day. Young GRT people can share their ideas and be in with the chance of winning two Thorpe Park Annual Passes, a Mac make up lesson or a pair of Adidas boxing gloves. The deadline for entries is 7th February. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: office space to let

Prisoners Abroad has office space to let in Finsbury Park, London, N4. It is a self-contained 1,000 square feet of open plan office space available for immediate occupancy. The space is located in a centre with other charities and is conveniently located for Piccadilly and Victoria tube lines. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER’S NEWS: studio and work space

Clean Break has space available in its North London studios where you can be part of a community of artists and facilitators working across theatre and criminal justice. It has a number of office spaces available for short- term lease, as well as hot-desking space, meeting rooms, therapy rooms and studios for hire. It also offers women-only work spaces. The building is near Kentish Town station, Kentish Town West and Camden. Clean Break will provide broadband and phone lines, and can offer some office furniture and desktop computers on request, as well as regular discounted rates on rehearsal and meeting spaces. For more information or prices contact Rachel at studios@cleanbreak.org.uk or call 020 7482 8600.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: new Cabinet

The Prime Minister Theresa May has reshuffled her Cabinet and has moved David Lidington (Secretary of State for Justice), Sam Gyimah (Minister for Prisons and Probation) and Dominic Raab (Minister for Courts and Justice) from the Ministry of Justice to different departments. David Gauke, MP for Hertfordshire South West, is now the Secretary of State for Justice. Prior to this, he was Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. Rory Stewart has been appointed Minister of State, with responsibility for prisons, probation and sentencing. Lucy Frazer has been appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, with responsibility for courts. Find out more here

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: new youth justice board members

The Youth Justice Board (YJB) has appointed ten new members. Ben Byrne, Gillian Fairfield, Keith Fraser, Sharon Gray, Neal Hazel, Mairead Healy, Neil Rhodes, Bryan Tytherleigh and Alan Wood have been appointed as members. Keith Towler has been appointed as member with experience of the youth justice system in Wales. Charlie Taylor, Chair of the Youth Justice Board said 'I am delighted at the appointment of such a talented group of people to the YJB’s board, who bring with them a wealth of experience of working with children across a range of organisations. The appointments are from 1st January 2018 for tenures of three and four years. Find out more here

FUNDING: capital projects

The Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) has launched a grant scheme to support capital projects across Leicestershire. The LLEP is inviting applications for three types of activity: Project Development Fund – supporting the feasibility and costs for development of the business case for proposed larger capital projects; Project Revenue Fund – supporting small-scale operational activity to drive economic growth; and the Capital Fund – supporting the costs of capital projects. The Project Development and Project Revenue funds have a maximum grant amount per project of £100,000. The Capital Fund welcomes projects looking for around £500,000 and will consider larger projects where a clear need is demonstrated. The deadline for applications is 4th February. Find out more here

FUNDING: charities in the United Kingdom

The Stafford Trust has announced details of its first 2018 funding round for registered charities in the UK. Grants of between £50 and £5,000 are available. The Stafford Trust supports general charitable projects in the UK. The Trustees usually meet twice per annum, in spring and autumn, to consider applications. The deadline for applications for the autumn 2018 meeting is 30th June. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER’S EVENT: redesigning justice

The Howard League for Penal Reform is holding a two-day international conference 'Redesigning Justice: Promoting civil rights, trust and fairness' [21st–22nd March, Oxford, from £165]. The conference will bring together academics and practitioners from UK and abroad to consider the way we do justice and what we want the justice system to achieve. The conference will include sessions on: youth justice, restorative justice, probation and supervision, imprisonment and penal policy, innovation and justice, crime control and diversion, terrorism and counter-terrorism, the politics of justice, policing practice and culture, courts and sentencing, international justice and comparative criminology, gender, race and the criminal justice system. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBER'S EVENT: abolitionist futures

Inquest is co-organising the upcoming conference 'Abolitionist Futures: Building social justice not criminal justice' [15th- 18th June, London, price TBC]. The event is for communities and organisers to join an international gathering of people who are working to build a world without prisons. The four days will bring participants together to strategise and debate, exchange ideas and build stronger relationships in shared struggles. The organisers are currently seeking contributions to the conference in the form of workshops, presentations, writing or art. Find out more here

FEATURED VACANCY: Practitioner

The Lucy Faithfull Foundation is looking for a Practitioner [£34,034-£37,446, Surrey, full time] to join their multi-disciplinary team providing assessment and intervention to local authorities in cases where sexual abuse is known or suspected, working with whole families and preparing reports. Provision of advice via helpline, delivering training to other professionals and contributing to wider service developments are also part of the role. You will have experience of working with adults and/or young people who have sexually harmful behaviours and ideally with non-offending parents/carers together with excellent interviewing, clinical and report writing skills. You must have a recognised professional qualification plus a comprehensive knowledge of child protection procedures and child sexual abuse. The deadline for applications is 12th February.  Find out more and apply here.

FEATURED VACANCY: Chief Executive Officer

Coaching Inside and Out (CIAO) is recruiting its first Chief Executive Officer [£40-50,000 pro rata, national, part time] to shape its future through continued, sustainable growth and replication of its services; as well as developing its proven model coaching in prisons and other settings with more varied groups. The charity/social-enterprise has Greater Manchester as its hub and other services in the North West, South West and West Midlands; with possibilities on the horizon in most other regions, including London. The role could be 3 days a week and the deadline for applications is 8am Monday 26th February. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBERS' VACANCIES

Vacancies on the jobs board this week include: A Finance Manager with Unlocked Graduates [London], a Link Worker with St Giles Trust [Norfolk], a Senior Engagement Worker with Shelter [Manchester], an Empowerment Advisor with Tomorrow's Women [Wirral], a Clinical Practitioner with Waymarks [Newcastle], a Community Navigator with Disc [Hull], a Support Worker with Nacro [Grantham], a Frontline Executive - OC Community with Only Connect [London], a Trustee with Anglia Care Trust [Suffolk], and Administrators - Community Payback/Prison Placement with Sue Ryder [Doncaster]. For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

DID YOU KNOW…?

The Directory of Offender Services contains information about around 1000 organisations and projects working with people with experience of the criminal justice system and their families. Enter a place name, organisation, or use the search filters provided to find the service you need. Find out more here

TIPS OF THE WEEK

  • Tip of the week I: A two night stay for two people near Loch Lomond with breakfast from £69. Details
  • Tip of the week II: 50% discount on Papa Johns' pizza when you spend £15. Details
  • Tip of the week III: Free First Aid app. Details

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