Partnership Finder

Carers Federation delivers a wide range of Health and Social Care support and training. In relation to Transforming Rehabilitation we provide a number of projects (mentoring, befriending, counselling, family working) responding to the casual link between caring and the risk of offending. We have been working in HMP Whatton since 2014 in line with the implementation of the new Care Act delivering a Social Care scheme, with prisoners assisting prisoners who have difficulty living day to day life due to disabilities, age, communication and mobility issues. Previous work has also included working with families affected by substance misuse and the impact of the criminal justice system on family dynamics and through the gate mentoring working in partnership with voluntary and statutory organisations.
We also deliver advocacy training throughout the UK and can provide bespoke training to prison staff and prisoners on setting up and running a Social Care Scheme.

Connected Voice (formerly Newcastle CVS) is the primary VCS infrastructure organisation in Newcastle with a membership of 580+ charities, voluntary and community groups and social enterprises. Our aims include supporting the development of an effective, sustainable and influential VCS in Newcastle. Improving the quality of life in Newcastle by a broad programme of voluntary action, recognising that priority should be focused on the most disadvantaged communities

Our services include supporting and developing organisations to set up and run well through funding and sustainability advice, our helpline and signposting services, information services, training, workshops and events. Help VCS organisations to network, work together and have a voice. Creating and managing forums, networks and working groups to promote sharing and influencing local plans and decision-making. Promoting the value of the sector, acting as a link, promoting and campaigning for the sector's interests and voluntary and community action

Contracts Matter is a Consortium of approx 20 charities and social enterprises. It is resourced by NOMS CFO Capacity Building programme and includes partners such as The Cyrenians, Shaw Trust, Margaret Carey Trust, User Voice and other organisations that provide a range of specialist support services.
The Consortium has been set up to secure opportunities and deliver services primarily in the North East of England but many partners have experience of delivering services across the country.

We provide information advice and support to voluntary and community groups within the area. We provide a number of projects that meet identified need. Our holistic approach to addressing issues related to disadvantaged people has brought positive change to individuals and the local community. Our work with individuals has been recognised with a Royal visit by HRH Prince Charles and a ministerial visit in relation to the work we have done with unemployed individuals.

We provide direct support services within the community for ex-offenders, older people and people in debt. We work to support ex-offenders in the resettlement process, which includes offering supported housing and help with personal and practical development, with the aim of reducing the risk of reoffending.

We have a referral process and accept referrals from various statutory providers, voluntary sector providers and in person. All new referrals complete a referral form and risk assessment before being offered accommodation.


All clients take part in a support planning process. Each client has a support worker and regular reviews of the support plan take place. We use the outcome star to work with clients to help them to identify the various actions needed to address their journey to independent living away from offending.

All clients are able to access our training, volunteer mentoring scheme, opportunities for volunteering and our debt advice service.