Newsletter: July 2019
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Zoe’s Recruitment
When I came across CLI I was working in a Prison for a Mental Health organisation. Although I enjoyed the work I was doing and found it very rewarding a couple of things made me consider change. Firstly, my organisation wasn't giving…
Recruiting people differently.
The work CLI does to support people to move from difficult situations into more fulfilling lives, is very different to what most people do during their 9-5. We build close relationships with people and have the privilege of watching them…
The Launch of LExMove at the heart of Manchester International Festival.
This weekend Pete spoke on a panel at the launch event of LExMove at the Manchester International Festival. The Lived Experience Movement (Lex Move) is a collective impact network, connecting, supporting and strengthening the capacity of lived experience leaders to…
Community Led Initiatives to support leaders with lived experience thanks to National Lottery funding
Community Led Initiatives to support leaders with lived experience thanks to National Lottery funding Community Led Initiatives CIC, based in Manchester and Bedford, is celebrating today after being awarded £48,488 in National Lottery funding to put people with lived experience…
Diane’s mentoring experience
September has marked Recovery Month, which aims to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate the people who recover. To mark the end of the month, we spoke to Diane Moore, a volunteer, who has started…
Gemmas Story
Just 12 months ago, Gemma was drinking more than a bottle of vodka a night.Her drinking had escalated when her children were taken into the care of a guardian. At the time Gemma was in denial about the impact her…
Esmee Fairbairn Grant
CLI is delighted to announce we have been awarded £90,000 for our work to cut re-offending rates, from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. As the statistics tell us, 60 per cent of prisoners serving less than 12 months, and 46 per cent…
Howard League prize winners
Criminal Justice Champions CLI’s directors Peter Atherton and Matthew Kidd were overwhelmed when it was announced they had won the Howard League for Penal Reform’s inaugural “criminal justice champion” award. The Howard League is a national charity working for less…
Emma McMahon
Emma McMahon spent two years volunteering with CLI before taking on a full-time position with CRC- Community Rehabilitation Company – based at Minshull Street Crown Court, Manchester. The 22-year-old credits her experience with CLI as one of the main reasons…