What is the purpose of the Clink Charity?
The Clink Charity works to reduce reoffending. We are a unique charity, training serving prisoners in catering skills, within a real-life work environment whilst helping them gain academic qualifications.
Who started the clink?
Alberto CrisciThe Clink Restaurant concept was founded by Alberto Crisci in 2009 and are a major part of The Clink Charity's prisoner rehabilitation initiatives. The charity aims to break the cycle of crime by changing attitudes, creating second chances and reducing reoffending rates.
Who runs the clink?
Yvonne Thomas, the Chief Executive of The Clink Charity said: "It's a sad day for us - Wales is such an important part of The Clink. "Over the last 10 years, we have trained more than 400 serving prisoners and people on probation, helped them to get and keep jobs, and to stop people offending.
Does the UK have restaurants run by prisoners?
THE CLINK IS NO ORDINARY RESTAURANT Our restaurants are situated within working prisons and all of our food is lovingly prepared and served by prisoners in training.
Why is it called the clink?
The origins of the name "The Clink" are possibly onomatopoeic, deriving from the sound of striking metal as the prison's doors were bolted, or the rattling of the chains the prisoners wore. The name has become slang as a generic term for prison or a jail cell.
How old is the clink?
878The Clink Prison Museum / Age (c. 1144)
Is the Clink museum suitable for children?
SCHOOL TRIPS & EDUCATIONAL VISITS The Clink Prison Museum is a research museum furthering the understanding and heritage of The Clink Prison Museum site as well as the overall subject area of prisons, crime and punishment. Please note: The museum and our tours are suitable for children aged from 7 years to adult.
What is a prisoner on the run called?
•escapee (noun) defector, refugee, runaway.
When was the clink used?
The Clink Prison dates back to 1144 making it one of England's oldest and most notorious prisons. Positioned in the heart of modern-day Southwark and built on the original site, The Clink Prison Museum presents the scandalous truth of Old Bankside through a hands-on educational experience.
Do prisoners have toilets in their cells UK?
Cells, even in the new private prisons and small and basic. In a double cell there will be either bunk beds or a bed down each wall ( called a flat double cell), and a small wardrobe for each inmate. Space is at a premium. There will be a sink and a toilet which is behind a small partition or curtain.
What do prisoners get for breakfast UK?
In all English prisons each prisoner receives a breakfast pack which is issued the evening before for use the next morning. This will include a breakfast cereal, milk, tea bags, coffee whitener, sugar, brown or white bread, jam and margarine or butter type spread.
Do prisoners cook their own food?
Prison food is the term for meals served to prisoners while incarcerated in correctional institutions. While some prisons prepare their own food, many use staff from on-site catering companies. Some prisons support the dietary requirements of specific religions, as well as vegetarianism.
When was the clink used?
The Clink Prison dates back to 1144 making it one of England's oldest and most notorious prisons. Positioned in the heart of modern-day Southwark and built on the original site, The Clink Prison Museum presents the scandalous truth of Old Bankside through a hands-on educational experience.
What is a clink sound?
/ˈklɪŋ.kɪŋ/ making a short ringing sound like pieces of glass or metal knocking together: The room echoed to the sound of clinking champagne glasses. I heard the clinking sound of keys.
Is the Clink museum suitable for children?
SCHOOL TRIPS & EDUCATIONAL VISITS The Clink Prison Museum is a research museum furthering the understanding and heritage of The Clink Prison Museum site as well as the overall subject area of prisons, crime and punishment. Please note: The museum and our tours are suitable for children aged from 7 years to adult.
What is a clink charity?from theclinkcharity.org
The Clink Charity is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Previous applicants need not apply.
What is the Clink program?from theclinkcharity.org
The Clink provides prisoners with an opportunity to gain new skills and qualifications in catering and horticulture. They then support the graduates to help them secure accommodation upon release. This offers them a real chance to return to the community with the ability to turn their lives around which will cut crime and improve public safety. The excellent outcomes of this programme are underlined by the Justice Data Lab audit – prisoners are 49.6% less likely to reoffend by entering this programme.
When did Clink Restaurant open?from theclinkcharity.org
Since the first Clink Restaurant opened in 2009, we have received much recognition and respect from the hospitality industry. To date, we have received more than 60 awards including a Princess Royal Training Award in 2019, Charity of the Year at the 2017 Charity Awards, and the Social Enterprise Award at the Centre for Social Justice Awards in 2017. Please see below for our top 20 awards in the last 12 years – hover to see the award and click to visit the organisation.
Who is Mark from Clink?from theclinkcharity.org
Mark joined the charity in 2013 after working in the homeless sector for six years. Prior to that he was a chef for over 20 years in hotels and restaurants around the UK so when the opportunity arose to combine both careers he felt it made perfect sense. Mark manages a team of support workers and is responsible for the development of the support and mentoring programme which is the most crucial element of The Clink programme.
Who created the Clink?from theclinkcharity.org
HISTORY. The original concept of The Clink Restaurant was created by Alberto Crisci MBE, then catering manager at HMP High Down in Surrey. He recognised real potential in the prisoners working in the kitchens and introduced accredited City & Guilds NVQ training.
Who is Jonny from Clink?from theclinkcharity.org
Having worked for some of London’s most prestigious event caterers for over 10 years, Jonny started his career as a chef before becoming a project and operations manager . Jonny has a wealth of experience in delivering exceptional events for premium clients at exclusive venues in London, across the UK and internationally which is vital in growing Clink Events to become London’s premium Social Enterprise caterer.
Clinks and our members
Clinks supports, promotes and represents the voluntary sector working with people in the criminal justice system and their families. Find out more...
Our views on the future of prisons
After gathering the views of voluntary organisations, our response to the government focusses on utilising their expertise, reducing the prison population, equality and fairness and resettlement support.
Identifying children impacted by parental imprisonment: a pilot by Children Heard and Seen
This guest blog by Cara Mohan-Carr from Children Heard and Seen explores the context for parental imprisonment and outlines a new pilot for Early Identification of Children Impacted by Parental Imprisonment.
Building a better future for people in the criminal justice system
Highlights from our Annual conference and AGM 2021 held on 23rd-25th November.
The future of our prisons
We take a closer look at the government's proposals for the future of our prisons, many of which will have significant consequences for the way prisons are run over the next decade.
Publications: delve into the detail
Research and analysis on issues facing the sector. Guides and briefings to support our members. Responses to government consultations. Case studies of good practice.
Latest on Twitter
It is imperative that government prioritises and resources the tackling of race inequality in the criminal justice system. It is crucial that voluntary orgs led by and focussed on racially minoritised people are listened to, taken seriously and consulted in these conversations. https://twitter.com/HMIProbation/status/1451073306791223296
