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Meet: Lizzie, Key Worker

Lizzie is our newest Key Worker, supporting men working in Recycling Lives or prison-led workshops in HMPs Hatfield, Humber and…

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Volunteering: What our volunteers gain from giving back

They say the most valuable thing you can give is your time – which is certainly true for our volunteer…

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Statement – Recycling Lives Charity & Social Enterprise

January 2024 “We acknowledge the recent difficulties encountered by aspects of Recycling Lives Ltd’s operations, and our sympathies go out…

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Update: Prison workshop numbers

Since opening our first HMP Academy in 2012, we’ve worked hard to grow our programme and impact, working in prisons…

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Day in the life: Katrina, Deputy Residential Manager

Katrina is our Deputy Residential Manager, working alongside Neil to support men completing the Six Stage Programme. As well as…

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ARCHIVE Meet: Laura, CFM Coordinator

UPDATE, 2022: Laura is now manager of the Food Redistribution Centre Laura is our new CFM Coordinator – responsible for…

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Meet: Paul, HMP Academy Manager

Paul, one of our HMP Academy Managers, explains his role – overseeing operations and delivering personalised support for men in…

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Meet: Faye, Specialist Support Coordinator

Faye, our Specialist Support Coordinator, reflects on her role and the range of support that helps people to better manage…

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ARCHIVE Meet: Jamie, CFM Coordinator

Jamie Boulton, our new CFM Coordinator, reflects on the successes, challenges and lessons of his first three months in post:…

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ARCHIVE – A Day In The Life: Ben, Housing & Employability Coordinator

Ben Moloney, one of our Housing & Employability Coordinators, explains his role – building trust, rewiring brains, and earning his…

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Adapting job searching during lockdown

Diversification and dedication. These have been critical for continuing to create opportunities for ex-offenders throughout the pandemic and lockdowns: Job…

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