Community & Social Justice Education & Young People 2024
The Clink Charity

Impact Report 2024

The Clink Charity is a national rehabilitation charity founded in 2009, training people in prison and those at risk of offending in hospitality, horticulture and catering through real-world environments. In 2024 the charity trained nearly 800 people, delivered 650+ NVQ qualifications, and released and supported 159 students. Across 2023/24, 63% of supported graduates were placed into or working towards employment. Clink Events delivered 28,500 training hours and catered for 36,000+ people at 218 events. A new permanent training facility was opened in Herne Hill, South London by Lord James Timpson in November 2024, and The Clink Training Café launched for young people at risk of offending. The first ever apprenticeships were delivered through a combined in-prison and external training model. Pro Bono Economics calculates a £4.80 social return for every £1 invested.

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Clink Kitchens (452 students — training kitchens in prisons); Clink Restaurants open to the public (167 students — Brixton, Styal, High Down); Clink Gardens horticulture (42 students); Clink Events premium catering social enterprise (32 students — 218 events, 36,000+ guests); Clink Bakery artisan bakery (27 students); post-release support and mentoring; first apprenticeships delivered in partnership with HiT Training; The Clink Training Café launched in Herne Hill South London (for young people at risk of offending) Custom geography from upload: England

📊Key Metrics

Nearly 800 people trained in 2024; 650+ NVQ qualifications delivered; 159 students released and provided with rehabilitation support Key Metric 1
63% of supported graduates (206 of 329) placed into, or working towards, employment across 2023/24 Key Metric 2
Clink Events delivered 28,500 training hours for vulnerable adults and catered for 36,000+ people at 218 events; £4.80 returned to society for every £1 invested (Pro Bono Economics calculation) Key Metric 3

✅Key Outcomes

  • New permanent training facility opened in Herne Hill, South London, formally opened by Lord James Timpson in November 2024 — enabling training on day release and for young people at risk of offending; first ever apprenticeships delivered through combined in-prison and outside-prison training
  • Since founding in 2009, The Clink has trained approximately 5,000 people and delivered 2,600 City & Guilds qualifications; Clink Restaurant at HMP Brixton awarded Gold Accreditation, AA Rosette and ranked in top 50 London restaurants on TripAdvisor
  • Award wins in 2024: City AM Heart of the City Award; Cheshire Restaurant of the Year (Styal); Inspire Justice Awards; Institute of Hospitality Award — recognising commercial and social excellence

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