1 in 4 of us has a conviction
Every day, people with convictions are excluded from employment.
Give opportunity. Gain strength.
When people thrive, organisations thrive.
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Confidence and clarityThe reality
Many people with convictions:
- Are excluded automatically through blanket policies
- Are never given the chance to explain context or change
- Want to work, contribute and rebuild
Employers often want to hire people with convictions, but lack the confidence, tools or clarity to act.
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Be part of the change
The opportunity
When employers give:
- Fair consideration
- Time and understanding
- Proportionate decision-making
They gain:
- Loyal, motivated employees
- Wider talent pools
- Stronger culture and values
- Real social impact
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With you every step of the way
How Working Chance helps
We support employers to:
- Understand convictions and risk properly
- Build confidence in inclusive hiring
- Create fair, safe recruitment processes
- Move from intention to action
How you can make a difference
One in four working-age adults in the UK has a conviction. For many, employment remains unnecessarily out of reach, not because employers lack intent, but because confidence, clarity and proportionate processes are missing.
Whether you are an employer reviewing your recruitment practice, a leader seeking assurance, or an organisation wanting to contribute to systemic change, there are practical ways to take action.
Employers
If you want to strengthen your approach to inclusive hiring, we provide practical guidance, audits and training to help organisations:
- Apply DBS checks and disclosure proportionately
- Build strong, consistent hiring decisions
- Reduce unnecessary exclusion
- Strengthen employee retention and social value outcomes
Leading employers we work with are already acting:
“We understand that hiring people with convictions strengthens our teams, gives us a wider candidate pool and supports our social value activity. There is also huge value in leaning into the expertise from partners like Working Chance, as they have a wealth of knowledge and resources that you can use and tailor to suit your organisation."
Siyanda Mngaza Senior D&I Project Co-ordinator, Kier Group
Join the conversation
We bring employers together to share learning, build confidence and hear directly from lived experience. Register your interest in our upcoming employer events.
Champion systemic change
Employment is one of the strongest protective factors against reoffending. By supporting Working Chance, you help:
- Increase eligible vacancies
- Reduce reoffending
- Strengthen outcomes for women and families
- Generate evidence that informs national policy