NEWSFLASH | Join our Small Organisations Network and get bid-ready for statutory funding

Join our Small Organisations Network and get bid-ready for statutory funding

Clinks has re-established its Small Organisations Network following the recruitment of two new Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group seat holders to represent small organisations, Patsy Joyce and Dion Lee.

Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 945 | 14 August 2026

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Meet Georgia: Bringing new energy to events and training at Clinks

Clinks Policy Briefing | August 2026

Welcome to the August 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:

My Leadership Experience Through a Lived Experience Lens

Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 944 | 7 August 2026

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NEWSFLASH | Beacon CRM Data Breach

Beacon CRM Data Breach

Clinks is aware of the data breach affecting customers of Beacon CRM, including a number of voluntary sector organisations working in criminal justice. We recognise that this is a concerning situation and extend our support to all organisations and individuals affected.

HMPPS and the Ministry of Justice are aware of the issue and are working centrally with relevant statutory partners and agencies to understand the scale and implications of the breach.

NEWSFLASH | Government Announces Outcome of Sentencing Act Review

Government Announces Outcome of Sentencing Act Review

Following last week’s pause on the Progression Model element of the Sentencing Act 2026, the Prime Minister has now announced the outcome of the review.

Here is what you need to know:

Prison Education Planned Delivery Volumes

NEWSFLASH | Share your Input on the Independent Statutory Regulation of Probation Practitioners

Share your Input on the Independent Statutory Regulation of Probation Practitioners

Have you or your organisation had experience working with probation practitioners? Would you like to share your views on how you believe the profession should be regulated?