The newsletter for arts organisations working in criminal justice.
In this month's issue...
Anne Peaker Lecture 2024
Thank you to all of this year’s contributors, attendees and participants who joined us for the Anne Peaker Lecture 2024 online on Wednesday, 26 March. At the event, Keynote speaker Dr Caroline Lanskey shared findings from the Inspiring Futures research project for the first time, stimulating interesting discussion and interrogation from the lecture audience. We look forward to communicating the findings of the research with those who were unable to attend in the coming weeks.
State of the Sector 2023 is now live
State of the Sector 2023 is live with a brand-new look! Check out our new webpage and executive summary. The criminal justice voluntary sector has been mapped out, highlighting the changes over the past year and, unfortunately, some of the recurring themes. Clinks’ role is to lead, support, inform and collaborate within the criminal justice sector. Our annual State of the Sector research, produced in partnership with NCVO, is a free resource evidencing what our members and the sector are experiencing.
31% of respondents to the State of the Sector survey delivered arts-based provision in 2022-23. See how arts in criminal justice organisations are faring and explore the findings from Clinks’ State of the Sector 2023 research online.
RR3 arts seat announcement
The Reducing Reoffending Third Advisory Group (RR3) is pleased to announce that, for the first time, the group has a seat representing Arts organisations working in the criminal justice system. Catrina McHugh MBE, Joint Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Open Clasp Theatre, will hold this seat. The NCJAA are thrilled with this appointment and wish Catrina all the best in the role. We would also like to thank all applicants who gave us their time and energy throughout the recruitment process for this seat – it was a pleasure to meet with you all! Find out more about the RR3.
Royal Philharmonic Society (RPS) Gamechanger Award
The NCJAA wants to congratulate long-term member Irene Taylor Trust and their Artistic Director, Sara Lee, on winning the RPS Gamechanger award. The Trust was recognised for its inspirational work and the unique way it brings classical music into their work. Read more about the award and the Trust’s response to winning, and see Sara Lee’s acceptance speech here.
Kiss Marry Kill
Spring (various dates) | in-person | from £15
Jay and Paul are both serving life for homophobic murders. Incredibly, they fall in love. Inspired by real-life events, this provocative new play from Dante or Die reimagines the first same-sex wedding in a UK prison. It has a cast that includes people with lived experience—touring this Spring. Find out more and book your ticket here.
Prison Education: what the evidence tells us
23 April | online | Free
Jon Collins, Chief Executive of Prisoners' Education Trust, will discuss the latest evidence and the key elements that make for 'good' prison education. This is part of our “A matter of fact: what the evidence tells us” series to accompany our Evidence Library, allowing you to ask your questions of leading academics talking about the latest research on an important criminal justice topic. You can read the evidence review here.
Clean Break: The Trials and passions of Unfamous Women
14-22 June | London’s International Festival of Theatre, London | from £15
Clean Break Announce New Production: The Trials and Passions of Unfamous Women, an ‘epic journey through the theatre of judgement’ co-produced play with London International Festival of Theatre, in proud association with Brixton House. The world premiere of The Trials and Passions of Unfamous Women asks what is justice and who has the power to decide. This bold and theatrical experience immerses us in the haze between the shared rituals of theatre and the halls of justice. Buy tickets online
2024 Koestler Awards
Time is running out to submit an entry for the 2024 Koestler Awards. Share your visual art, writing, design or music in this year’s awards. The themed Category is ‘From Now On’. Find out more about this year’s Koestler Awards here. The deadline for submission is Friday, 12 April 2024.
Funding guidance for the criminal justice voluntary sector
As a sector support organisation, providing information, advice and resources to voluntary organisations is an important part of Clinks. They have heard from many of their members about how difficult it is to identify, understand and navigate funding opportunities for the criminal justice voluntary sector, and know that this is becoming even more challenging. Clinks has therefore published new information and guidance on its website, which explores this topic and includes guides to statutory and charitable funding, fundraising support, and information on securing alternative sources of income. Please have a look at their new Funding and Income webpages here
Innovate Now with City Bridge Foundation
A new funding opportunity for Black-led charities & social enterprises delivering support to Black and Global Majority communities in London.
Do it Now Now's - Innovate Now fund - will provide 64 London-based Black-led charities & enterprises with £12,000 grant funding, bespoke support & £3,000 in compensated capacity building. This will help participating organisations build their financial resilience and operational readiness, increase their chances of raising social investment & aims to create a sustainable future for their work. Read more
National Lottery Awards
The National Lottery Community Fund is offering funding from £300 to £20,000 for up to two years. Grants support community-led projects, foster social connections and community activities, and create healthier, happier lives and a flourishing society. The application deadline is ongoing. Please apply at least 16 weeks before you intend to start the activities or spend any of the money. Find out more
Evidence library
Are you an arts practitioner or organisation looking for evidence to support your next funding application? Or a student or researcher looking for sources to include in your academic writing?
The NCJAA's Evidence Library is an online library housing key research and evaluation documents on the impact of arts-based projects, programmes, and interventions within the criminal justice system. It is searchable by arts organisations, evaluation organisations, artforms and many more categories. Find out more
Vacancies
Programme & Evaluation Manager – Hear me Out
Prison Facilitator - HMP Guys Marsh – Shannon Trust
Prison Facilitator - HMP Eastwood Park – Shannon Trust
Prison Facilitator - London Prisons – Shannon Trust
Actor / Groupworker - Geese Theatre
Musicians – Finding Rhythms
Want to post a vacancy?
Clinks members can post job and volunteer vacancies on our Jobs Board for free.
Full instructions for uploading a vacancy can be found here.
For assistance, email membership@clinks.org
Take a creative break
On 21 March we celebrated world poetry day, explore contributions from around the world via the hashtag #WorldPoetryDay
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The next NCJAA monthly newsletter will be sent on Thursday 25th April. If you have any news, opportunities or events relating to art organisations or projects within the criminal justice system that you would like included, please submit your information via our online form by Monday 15th April.
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