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We are a women-only service located in Kings Cross dedicated to supporting women whose lives are affected by or at risk of being affected by prostitution. Most women who use our services have multiple and complex needs including: problematic drug and alcohol abuse, mental health difficulties, rough sleeping and trafficking.

Women in Prison is a national charity, dedicated to making a difference to the lives of women affected by the criminal justice system by providing holistic, women-centred support in prisons and the community in order to enable them to meet their resettlement needs and reduce the risk of re-offending. We also educate the public and policy makers about women in contact with the criminal justice system, to promote alternatives to custody and provide a voice for women’s experiences.

The organisation offers a safe and supportive environment run by women for women without exclusion. We strive to help women become emotionally resilient, stronger and more independent.

We support women to achieve aims, reach potential and work towards their own personal fulfilment. We strengthen social inclusion and increase economic proficiency therefore reducing oppression, inequality and social exclusion.
The centre provides a rolling programme of workshops that are relevant to women. These learning programmes provide the stepping stones to increase self-belief and improved levels of confidence enabling them to address their issues and build a better life for themselves and their families

Women Out West is a Women Centre based in West Cumbria covering Copeland and Allerdale. We provide support services for victims of Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence.

Women’s Work (Derbyshire) Ltd is a National Award Winning Charity based in Derby that supports women with complex needs of all ages. Many have become disadvantaged due to homelessness, domestic violence, drug addiction and mental/physical ill health. We offer support to those who wish to change their current lifestyle and try to tackle drug addiction within the client group. The organisation has a number of key partners who support its aims to delver sustainable changes and improvements in health and well- being for these individuals and their familes. There are currently four active projects each with it's own perfomance indicators and outcomes. These are - Below The Radar Project- The Link Work Project- The Little Links Project and The TurnAround Project. We deliver the domestic violence programme - The Freedom Programme and the Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities Parenting Progamme and we deliver a range of workshops including confidence courses, IT and Basic Maths

The Women’s Mental Health Network (WMHN) is the latest project from Wish, a women’s mental health charity. A partnership of voluntary organisations working across sectors, the WMHN aims to provide a user-led, campaigning platform to give women with mental health needs a voice, and drive forward change. The network’s focus is to improve women’s experience of using statutory services in a range of settings, such as hospitals, prisons, drugs and alcohol, housing, social services, by influencing them to become more gender-specific.

To provide a holistic one stop service that combines centre based and community based services for and by women.
Focussing on meeting the needs, aspirations and desires of women in order to help them have an improved quality of life.

Word on the Kerb C.I.C. is a Community Interest Company focused on bringing the arts to marginalised communities. The organisation serves individuals affected by the criminal justice system, homelessness, addiction, and poverty, using theatre, storytelling, and workshops to inspire change.

Its flagship solo show, Something to Take Off the Edge, explores life in prison, addressing themes of friendship, addiction, literacy, and mental health. The show is performed in prisons, hostels, and community centres, often followed by Q&A sessions and creative writing workshops.

The organisation also runs spoken word performances and workshops, empowering participants to build confidence, develop skills, and express themselves.

Future plans include expanding tours and enhancing workshops.

Working Chance is the UK’s only employment charity for women with convictions. With our help, no woman will be held back by her past, and will get the support, encouragement and opportunities she needs to rebuild her life and thrive.

We support women leaving the criminal justice system to develop the confidence, skills and self-belief they need to overcome any barriers to their employment, find jobs and build careers.

We work with businesses of all sizes across all industries to find opportunities for women that align with their skills and aspirations.

Since 2009, Working Chance has supported thousands of women into employment and many more on their journeys towards financial independence. To women with convictions, a job is more than an income - it means a future where she and her family can flourish.

Writerz and Scribez is a not for profit creative arts company built on the foundation that art changes and heightens life.

We provide accommodation, outreach services, group work, drop-in facilities, a 24-hour helpline and practical support such as clothing and furniture. We are a feminist organisation. In addition, we also take referrals from outside the North East, depending on the individual or family circumstances.

X-Ceed Transition's key purpose is to benefit the public. Our core aims are to be the bridge for change, where possible, by providing a service which will achieve the following:
- The prevention or relief of poverty
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of religion
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
- The relief of those in need, by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages.

We also provide the following services;
- Meeting at the gate
- Accommodation
- Support with independence living
- Mentoring
- Spiritual growth for those who make the request

Ycs Skills Centre is a Cisco-approved Network Academy offering IT apprenticeship to anyone who is serious about IT qualifications. Our apprenticeship programme is for those who are not in employment, education or training and are ex-offenders.

Yellow Ribbon Community Chaplaincy works with people coming out of prison, seeking to be the bridge between prison and the community. Believing forgiveness and reconciliation are key to welcoming people out of prison and back into society we befriend, challenge and change the behaviours that lead back to prison. By offering one to one mentoring, building a relationship and addressing individual issues, we believe that lives can be turned around and positive outcomes achieved. We provide support for people on release from prison in Staffordshire, West Midlands, Shropshire, Hereford and Worcester, through one to one mentoring, guidance and practical help. Yellow Ribbon works with people seeking change in their lives, so that they do not return to prison. We meet clients in prison, listen and build a relationship. We aim to be the difference that makes people want to change their way of thinking and ultimately their lives.

We carry out work in the North West region. We deliver youth work provision, family-focused support and resettlement support for young men in custody, while also developing links with local and regional stakeholders involved with supporting young people inside and outside of prison. The project is supported by the North West YMCA regional offender strategy co-ordinator for work with offenders and the members of the North West YMCA regional consortium.

We are an adult drug treatment agency; to access our services, you need either to be using drugs or have previously been a drug user.

We operate a clean, dry 88-bed accommodation site for single homeless individuals aged between 16 and 64. Our aim is to support and empower people with the skills to achieve and maintain independent accommodation in the community. We accommodate through an interview and background check process.

Sussex Central YMCA provides a comprehensive range of services for vulnerable children, young people and families in Brighton & Hove, East and West Sussex.

Provision includes:-

Housing & Homelessness Prevention
• 228 bed spaces of supported accommodation
• 70 young persons tenancy / floating support
• Housing Advice Centre for 16-25 year olds
• Private Rented Sector Development Work

Therapeutic & Family Services
• Counselling in 75 Schools pan Sussex and community based counselling services
• Family Support and Mediation Services

Youth Support & Education, Employment, and Training Services
• Accredited Engagement & Learning Opportunities for 16-18’s
• Key stage 4 accredited alternative curriculum courses
• Two Youth Advice Centres
• Mental Health & Well-being Project
• Child / Young Persons Sexual Exploitation Project
• Specialist Teenage Pregnancy / Teen Parent Work

We provide housing and support for young people, single adults and families across Somerset and North Somerset. We also provide tenancy advice, support and training to individuals who are in need. We can offer access to a variety of apprenticeships across the the hospitality and fitness sectors, offering opportunities to those who may require extra support to achieve their goals.

YMCA Exeter's Perspectives Project exists to empower, educate and mentor young men caught up in the Criminal Justice System.

Working with young men on community orders, suspended sentences or post-sentence supervision there are three key strands to our work:

Learning: We run small group community based courses for ex-offenders that focus on personal and interpersonal skills.

Mentoring: In association with Dorset, Devon and Cornwall CRC, we offer one to one mentoring support for young men on probation as part of their community order. Mentoring addresses: housing; food and finance; mental health and wellbeing; purpose and identity; support networks and contributing to society, including employment.

Therapeutic Activity: We run a Social and Therapeutic Horticulture Programme on our community allotment. This programme provides physical and mental space for enrichment and a supportive community through growing and sowing together. We also run cooking classes in the winter.