CLI are excited to announce that we are part of a team of organisations who have been chosen to take part in lankelly Chase’s “system changers” programme. This involves supporting frontline workers to change the way the system responds to the needs of those facing severe and multiple disadvantage.  In the system changers own words…

Our managing director Peter Atherton has been nominated for the inspirational individual award for “individuals with convictions who are inspiring colleagues, family and friends by showing how a different life can be lived”. Peter was nominated for this award for overseeing CLI’s growth from a volunteer led project to one with 5 separate contracts to…

The employer award recognises UK employers who create opportunities for ex-offenders to gain employment. CLI are one of 3 organisations shortlisted for this award as a result of our work in helping ex-offenders to find and maintain employment. The nomination showed how our work helps our service users: Build stronger relationships with colleagues Receive extra…

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 crime, safer communities and fewer people in prison. Peter and Matthew won their award based…

Investors In People CLI are proud to announce we have achieved the IIP (Investors In People) standard for people management. The IIP standard defines what it takes to lead, support and manage people well for sustainable results. Successful accreditation is the sign of a great employer, an outperforming place to work and a clear commitment…

CLI Land 5 Ways to Wellbeing Grant CLI are proud to announce a new project to boost our service user’s wellbeing. Launched on the back of a successful bid, the grant from Tameside Council’s five ways to wellbeing fund will support the growth of the “recovery community” In Tameside. This will enable people in recovery…

CLI helps Tameside residents champion recovery A grant from the Tameside community learning fund has helped some our service users take those first key steps towards being volunteers with CLI. The “positive futures” course explores how people express and control their own emotions and understand and respond to the emotions of others. This helps our…

New Project to Change Lives CLI, Aqua Steam Clean UK and Manchester College have joined forces on a new venture to transform the lives of people who thought they had been written off. Many of CLI’s service users are motivated to prove themselves in the world of work and create a brighter future for themselves.…