Welcome to the January 2026 edition of the Clinks Policy Briefing. Please let us know if you have any thoughts on this newsletter or any of the things it has covered by contacting the Policy team.

This month:

Dr Summer Alston-Smith appointed as new CEO of Clinks

We are thrilled to welcome Dr Summer Alston-Smith as the new CEO of Clinks. Summer joins us at a pivotal moment for the criminal justice voluntary sector, bringing a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to supporting and strengthening the vital work of voluntary organisations that serve people affected by the justice system.

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The National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance (NCJAA) are working in partnership with the Royal Literary Fund to deliver free writing development training for individuals and organisations delivering services and projects in the criminal justice system.  

We are delighted to invite you to the Fair Chance Business Alliance (FCBA) and Clinks co-hosted, exclusive preview webinar for the ‘Unite 1K’ campaign, ahead of its national launch post Easter 2026.

Season's Greetings and a Happy New Year

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to extend a huge thank you for your dedication to the criminal justice voluntary sector and involvement with Clinks over the past year.

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