We're experts on issues related to gender equality, the criminal justice system, and the employment landscape. Please send all media enquiries to lizzy@workingchance.org or 07860 940 455
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BlogWe're looking for a treasurer and new trustees
We're looking for trustees to help set and oversee the strategic direction of our charity. We are a small but ambitious organisation, and our trustees play a vital role in helping us bring about our vision of a society in which no woman is held back by a conviction.
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Blog, Policy briefingMore than a warning: Why cautions are more serious than you might think
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts (PCSC) bill – currently in its final stages – is set to introduce a new type of caution which will be disclosed on basic checks for three months; the kind that any employer can do, for any job. We talk about cautions, and what they mean for criminal records.
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BlogAre you ready for an ultra challenge for Working Chance?
We are inviting supporters to take on two exceptional new paths this September, in the form of significant outdoor challenge events in wonderful countryside to stretch their own capabilities, create amazing memories and raise funds for a unique and transformational charity.
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BlogVacancy: Communications Officer
We're looking for a talented, values-driven comms professional who’s as adept at digital and social as they are at persuading journalists to cover issues that really matter.
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Blog, Policy briefingA lost focus on community solutions: Our response to the Prisons Strategy White Paper
In December 2021, the Ministry of Justice released its Prisons Strategy White Paper, setting out its 10-year vision for the UK’s prisons and a two-year action plan. Here's what we've got to say about.
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BlogHow to get a job when you have a criminal record
Finding a job with a criminal record can be difficult. Here are some steps from Working Chance that you can take to best prepare you to look for work.
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BlogThe power of her name
A criminal conviction can deeply affect a woman's identity. Our Employability Coach Vanisha writes about how names are a powerful way of taking back control.
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BlogRedemption Roasters: Time to rewrite the stats for women with convictions
This Christmas, Redemption Roasters and Working Chance are working together to give women with convictions the chance to move forward.