Clinks supports voluntary organisations working across the North of England, covering the North East, Yorkshire and Humber, North West, and Greater Manchester.

The North is home to a vibrant and diverse voluntary sector, delivering crucial services that help reduce reoffending, including housing support, drug and alcohol services, family interventions, mental health services, education, training, and employment assistance.

This sector plays a vital role in improving community safety, supporting individuals to turn away from crime, and assisting victims within local communities. Despite the significant social and economic challenges associated with the North/South divide, including high levels of deprivation, the voluntary sector is key in addressing these issues and providing essential support.

In addition to its impact on crime reduction and reoffending, the voluntary sector contributes significantly to the local economy as a major employer and engages communities in tackling these critical issues. The North of England is also home to 34 prisons, including young offender institutes, high-security estates, and women’s prisons, and is governed by 6 elected Mayors and 8 Police and Crime Commissioners.

Through our Senior Development Officer (North and Families), Clinks engages with local needs, builds strategic partnerships, and amplifies the voices of voluntary organisations working to support people in contact with the criminal justice system.