State of the Sector
Our 2025 State of the Sector report highlights the unique needs and challenges faced by the voluntary sector working in criminal justice in England and Wales. Drawing on responses to our online survey and our area-based and thematic focus groups, the report examines the context in which the sector operates and its implications, including increased demand for their services, users presenting with more complex needs and vetting difficulties. Despite these difficulties, we highlight examples of good practice and offer detailed recommendations for funders, commissioners, policymakers.
State of the Sector 2025
Our 2025 State of the Sector report highlights the unique needs and challenges faced by the voluntary sector working in criminal justice in England and Wales.
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Financial Analysis 2025
The 2025 State of the Sector: Financial Analysis Report presents an analysis of the most up-to-date financial data held by the Charity Commission, including the latest available returns for criminal justice charities.
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We are proud to have grown from a small project working with organisations in London prisons, into a trusted infrastructure organisation working across England and Wales with over 500 inspirational members and many dedicated members of staff.
Throughout our history our members have been, and always will be, at the heart of what we do. They are our focus. Our experience and our achievements together mean our work has deep roots, that we have solid relationships with the voluntary sector we serve and a strong influence with government decision makers.
It continues to be crucial that grassroots organisations are heard, what they say is valued, and they are fully involved in decision-making, to ensure the people they support have the best chance of changing their lives for the better. Clinks works to make this happen.
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