The latest views and discussion from Clinks staff and guest writers. We also use blogs to give short updates on our latest projects, as well as briefings on topics of interest to members.
The value of lived experience and diversity in our trustee board
Joni Emery explains Clinks’ recent process of recruiting new trustees to our board, and our work to ensure that racially minoritised people, people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and people under 30 were represented.
Taking a look at the Probation Service’s Regional Reducing Reoffending Plans
This blog summarises the Regional Reducing Reoffending Plans produced in August 2021 by the 12 Regional Probation Directors. It also looks at how voluntary organisations can play their part in helping to define and strengthen probation strategies at a regional level.
State of the sector 2021 survey: why your response matters
We have launched this year's State of the sector survey. Help us build on last year's evidence and identify changes and challenges for the sector. Your answers will help us to advocate on your behalf and prioritise our work so that we can meet your needs.
What's New
Blogs
Update on funding for the criminal justice voluntary sector
In November Clinks began receiving feedback from members in our regular forums, alongside concern from the wider criminal justice voluntary sector regarding the prolonged waiting and deterred action on promised funding from the Ministry of Justice. Amy Rees has responded to Clinks (28 March 2023) with the attached letter clarifying budget allocations and the voluntary sector 2023/2024. The following bullet points outline the key notes of importance within the letter and the subsequent conversation between Clinks and HMPPS on the deferred funding for voluntary organisations, and why it is a matter of great importance that funding for our sector remains committed to.
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Letter from Amy Rees Chief Executive HMPPS dated 28 March 2023
In November Clinks began receiving fe
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We have published our annual report and financial statements 2021-22. The report sets out our activities, achievements this year and plans for future work towards our strategic goals. Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/3iMbdX7