Start-ups not lock-downs

Startup believes in giving ex-offenders the opportunity to turn their lives around and earn a successful living. We enable ex-offenders to become self-employed by offering focused, caring and consistent support, financial and personal, giving a real chance of a fresh start.

Learn more about Startup:
Watch videos of key members of the Startup
  team talking about how Startup works.
• Read some of our success stories.
• Find out how you can get involved with our
  mentoring programme and help ensure it is
  a rewarding experience for all.

Success stories


In November 2007 Barbara wrote to Startup with an outline of her plan for setting up a mobile hairdressing business. On her release she met up with a Startup business adviser to discuss her ideas. Read more…

Mentors


We are looking for empathetic people willing to provide support and encouragement to our clients. You're not expected to be a business adviser but simply volunteer time to develop a supportive relationship. Read more…