Second Chance (UK)

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We have included below, a list of sites offering ex-offenders support and guidance. However, Second Chance(UK) takes no responsibility, nor does it give warranties or undertakings about the accuracy and content of any websites accessed by hypertext link and links.


Apex Charitable Trust
Apex CharitableTrust seeks to help people with criminal records to obtain appropriate jobs or self-employment by providing them with the skills they need in the labour market and by working with employers to break down the barriers to their employment. 0870 608 4567


Nacro
Nacrohas a dedicated Resettlement Plus Helpline which offers information and advice to ex-offenders, serving prisoners, their families and friends and to organisations working with them. 0207 840 6464


People Can
People canservices aim to address the support needs of ex-offenders leaving penal institutions and those vulnerable to offending.They help people with fewer chances to use their abilities and work together for better lives and stronger communities.


Revolving Doors
Revolving Doorsis the UK’s only charity dedicated to improving the lives of people who are caught up in a damaging cycle of crisis, crime and mental illness. 0207 407 0747


St Giles Trust
St Giles Trustruns a range of services designed to help ex-offenders; employment, support, community based training, and housing/emergency accommodation. 0207 703 7000


Unlock
Unlock is the National Association of Ex-Offenders. Founded in 1999, they exist to campaign for better facilities for serving prisoners to plan for a life after release, and to support ex-offenders in rebuilding their lives. 01634 247 350 (press option 1 - open Tuesdays and thursdays 9am-5pm)


Working Links
Working Linksruns programmes throughout the country to fully support ex-offenders with regaining employment. 0800 917 9262


Prisoner's Education Trust

Prisoner's Education Trust provides educational opportunities for men and women prisoners to make a positive change in their lives.

0208 648 7760