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November 2009, HMP Askham Grange
www.clinks.org
Supporting voluntary organisations that work with offenders and their families
ClinksClinksSupporting voluntary organisations
(NGO’s) that work with offenders and their families
Richard NichollsProgramme Director
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November 2009, HMP Askham Grange
www.clinks.org
Supporting voluntary organisations that work with offenders and their families
About ClinksAbout Clinks
• Infrastructure (Supports not service delivery)• Members who own the organisation• Our Vision – Vibrant and Independent VCS• Providing Information & Support• Influencing & Lobbying• Promoting the sector
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November 2009, HMP Askham Grange
www.clinks.org
Supporting voluntary organisations that work with offenders and their families
How the sector is arrangedHow the sector is arranged
• Independent of Government• Sub sectors – Generic; women; faith; black and
minority communities; young people etc.
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November 2009, HMP Askham Grange
www.clinks.org
Supporting voluntary organisations that work with offenders and their families
What is done by VCS?What is done by VCS?
• Almost everything in terms of resettlement – drug treatments; family work; community supervision; education
• Plus closer personal relationships – mentoring; non-judgemental support; peer support; service users (ex-offenders) influencing policy
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November 2009, HMP Askham Grange
www.clinks.org
Supporting voluntary organisations that work with offenders and their families
Our PrioritiesOur Priorities
• Providing representation and voice• Communication and Partnership Working• Influencing policy and campaigning• Promoting Volunteering• Undertaking research and development
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November 2009, HMP Askham Grange
www.clinks.org
Supporting voluntary organisations that work with offenders and their families
Services & ProductsServices & Products
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November 2009, HMP Askham Grange
www.clinks.org
Supporting voluntary organisations that work with offenders and their families
Where do we fit?Where do we fit?
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November 2009, HMP Askham Grange
www.clinks.org
Supporting voluntary organisations that work with offenders and their families
Funding for the VCSFunding for the VCS
• Contracts and Service Level Agreements• Grants• Charitable trusts, legacies• Private finance– Philanthropists, Sponsors, loans– Value difficult to determine – conservative
estimate in excess of £45 million
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November 2009, HMP Askham Grange
www.clinks.org
Supporting voluntary organisations that work with offenders and their families
Commissioning & Commissioning & ProcurementProcurement
• Trends• Larger contracts– Sub contracting– Interest from private sector– Threats to 3rd sector
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November 2009, HMP Askham Grange
www.clinks.org
Supporting voluntary organisations that work with offenders and their families
The value of the VCSThe value of the VCS
• Provide expertise and knowledge• Cost effective• Innovative and adaptable• Trusted by service users• Bring significant additional funding
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November 2009, HMP Askham Grange
www.clinks.org
Supporting voluntary organisations that work with offenders and their families
Clinks MemberClinks Member
Bob WatsonBritish Waterways Museum
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November 2009, HMP Askham Grange
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Supporting voluntary organisations that work with offenders and their families
To take away….To take away….
• Engage in mutually beneficial partnerships• Recognise the value of the VCS• Support what works and embrace
innovation
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November 2009, HMP Askham Grange
www.clinks.org
Supporting voluntary organisations that work with offenders and their families
Clinks25 MicklegateYorkNorth YorkshireYO1 6JHEngland
Tel: +44 1904 673 970
www.clinks.org