Mari and Ellie attended the opening of The Clink Restaurant at HMP Highdown.

After four years of planning and an investment of over £550,000, THE CLINK, Britain’s first commercial in-prison restaurant was officially opened by the Minister Of State For Justice, David Hanson MP, at Her Majesty’s Prison High Down, Surrey, England.

THE CLINK is the dynamic idea of Chef Alberto Crisci, offering a practical opportunity for British ex-prisoners to build new lives through gaining catering qualifications while working in a commercial restaurant environment.  Startup hopes to hold an event at the restaurant in the not too distant future.

http://www.theclinkonline.com/

Juliet attended the Lemos & Crane Prisoner Action Net conference.  The conference highlighted the importance of  Strengthening Identity and Belonging In Prisoners and Ex-offenders and discussed new approaches to support resettlement and reduce long-term reoffending.

Startup was invited to attend the launch of All4recruitment at the Tab Centre in Shoreditch.  Startup has supported the launch of All4recruitment and Juliet was asked to make a speech on the day to explain the work of Startup and its involvement with All4receuitment.