Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 777 | 07 April 2023

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CLINKS NEWS: an update on commissioning

Clinks have written a blog to provide a commissioning update following a meeting with representatives from His Majesty’s Prison and Probation service (HMPPS) and the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) where commissioning concerns and challenges faced by the voluntary sector working in criminal justice were outlined. Read the blog here.

CLINKS NEWS: doing personal stories justice

Stories are powerful, and stories from lived experience can be particularly effective in shining a light on why things need to change. In this interactive workshop you’ll learn about framing your own story, or how to support other people to tell theirs. [10:00, 11 April, online, free]. The session will draw insights from FrameWorks UK’s latest work focused on criminal justice, and from their research in other areas such as poverty and homelessness. Book your place here.

CLINKS NEWS: Wales criminal justice forum 

The quarterly "All Wales criminal justice forum" brings together partners working across the criminal justice system in Wales [10:00, 20 April, online, free]. They provide an opportunity to network, discuss opportunities for joint working and showcase best practice. Speakers will discuss some of the latest government policy developments that impact organisations working in Wales. Book your place here.

CLINKS NEWS: No place for old men: what the evidence tells us 

Louise Ridley, senior lecturer in Criminology at Northumbria University, will discuss the latest evidence around the key issues and challenges of our ageing prison population [20 April, 14:00, online, free].

This is part of Clinks “A matter of fact: what the evidence tells us” series, to accompany our Evidence Library, giving you the chance to ask your own questions of leading academics talking about the latest research on an important criminal justice topic. Book your place here.

NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ARTS ALLIANCE NEWS: Inspire: Sustainability in the arts and criminal justice sector

Presents Inspire: Sustainability in the Arts and Criminal Justice Sector at Rich Mix, London was a wonderful event filled with energy and spirit. Thanks again to our Inspiring Futures partners Cambridge University Institute of Criminology, The Irene Taylor Trust, Clean Break, Open Clasp, Geese Theatre, Good Vibrations, Only Connect and Koestler Arts and to the panellists and participants for making the event a success. Check out this video of the event by Alex Wylie and I’m sure you will spot a few familiar faces.

FUNDING: £5.7m new Future Skills Programme

HMPPS’ new Future Skills Programme has approximately £5.7 million available to fund organisations to develop and deliver bespoke training courses in 29 prisons across England and Wales.

The Future Skills Programme is ideally suited to organisations across all sectors, and particularly those with skills shortages and recruitment gaps, such as construction and hospitality, and growth sectors such as digital and the green economy. Bids can be made individually by employers, or jointly by consortiums of employers, training providers and/or charities. The closing date for submissions is [10:00 on 24 April].

Watch this video for further information on the Future Skills Programme, find instructions on how to tender for funding here, or email futureskillsprogramme@justice.gov.uk

FUNDING: Cheshire Community Foundation

Does your organisation support people who've been in prison in Cheshire or Warrington to move forward with their lives? Cheshire Community Foundation's Unlocking Brighter Futures programme is open now with applications closing at [12:00, 9 May]. It's offering grants of up to £20,000 to organisations looking to start or grow a project in Cheshire or Warrington this year. Find out more here

CLINKS MEMBERS’ VACANCIES:

Women's Accommodation Support Worker (WASW) with Brighton Women's Centre [£25,480, Eastbourne, plus other locations, part time]; Team Lead with The Wise Group [£28,022 - £31,500, North West Remote, full time]; Trustee with Bradford Court Chaplaincy Service [Bradford, part time]; Youth Housing Support Worker with Nacro [£9,770, Lincoln, part time]; Head of Innovative Practice (Family Justice) with Centre for Justice Innovation [£44,500 -£44,500, London, Kennington with flexible / home working, full time]; Youth Housing Night Security Worker with Nacro [£18,104, Grantham, part time]; Financial Wellbeing Team Leader with St Giles Trust [£29,500 - £29,500, Wales, Swansea, Cardiff or Wrexham, full time]; Youth Housing Lead Night Support Worker with Nacro [£19,253, Grantham, part time]; Musician-in-Residence with Changing Tunes [£26,356, Bristol, part time]; Youth Housing Transition Support Worker with Nacro [£10,632, Grantham, part time]

For more information about these vacancies, and many more, click here

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