It’s Trustees’ Week, and to mark the occasion we asked our board: What change do you most want to see in society for women with convictions?

Watch the clip to find out what they said. 👇

Women in prison have significantly higher rates of harmful substance use than men.

They face greater health and social care needs and experience dependence & treatment differently. These figures highlight the need for services and initiatives tailored to the unique challenges women in prison face.

Though 2.2% of the working-age population, Black women hold just 1.5% of leadership roles — and a conviction makes the barriers even steeper. 📉

That gap reflects racism, sexism, and systemic inequality.

This Black History Month, let’s think intersectionally, rethink hiring, and commit to equity.

A huge thank you for your support through the Big Give 💸

You raised over £17k — and every penny will go towards empowering women with convictions to build brighter futures.

Thank you for standing with us and believing in women's potential. ✨

We stand in solidarity with Black women navigating these intersecting injustices, challenging inequality and advocating for a future where every woman with a conviction has a fair chance to rebuild her life through work.

🗓️ From 12pm on 8 October – 12pm on 15 October, your donation will be automatically doubled, to help women with convictions rebuild their confidence and self-worth, for many the first step in finding work.

Sign up now for a reminder when the Big Give starts 👇

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“I had my interview and got the job the same day! I was so happy! I never thought I'd get back into work.” – Amina

We help women with convictions build confidence, restore hope and find employment.

Looking for work, education or training after a conviction? 👇

workingchance.org/get-support/

📢 Welcome, Dr Lucy Baldwin!

We’re so proud to introduce our first Working Chance ambassador. With 35+ years dedicated to supporting women in the justice system, Lucy is a true champion for change.

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Sign up for our newsletter and stand with women working to rebuild their lives.

Your support opens doors, whether by spreading awareness, reposting, or signing up for updates from us.

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🔁 Employment breaks the cycle of reoffending

At Working Chance, we partner with over 130 employers to open job opportunities for women with convictions.

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📣 The impact of our work is clear

Last year at Working Chance:
🔹 248 women were supported with their employability
🔹 90% still in their role 12 months later
🔹 89% said they felt more hopeful about their future

When women with convictions get the right support, they thrive.

#Charity #Impact

When Lauren came to Working Chance, she felt overwhelmed and unsure how to find work again with a conviction.

But with our support, she regained confidence, rebuilt her life and is now back helping others.

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To celebrate ✨Small Charity Week✨, we asked some of our service delivery team at Working Chance:

“What makes small charity life special to you?”

👉 Swipe through the carousel to see their inspiring answers.

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Content warning: self-harm 🚨

Self-harm in women’s prisons is significantly higher than in men’s prisons. Many have survived trauma, abuse, or poverty long before prison.

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Have you heard of Working Chance? ✨

We’re the UK’s only charity dedicated to helping women with convictions to develop the confidence, skills and self-belief they need to overcome any barriers to their employment, find jobs and build careers.

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Too many #women face barriers because of their past, but with the right support, they can move forward and rebuild their lives.

Rayhana shares her journey in our latest blog to help level the playing field for women with convictions. ✍️

Read it here: workingchance.org/latest/trans...

Latest Bromley Briefings from @prtuk.bsky.social paints a bleak picture of women in prison:

⭕ 16% rise in women entering prison
⭕ 44% of women leaving prison are reconvicted within a year
⭕ Women released from prison are more likely to reoffend than those serving community sentences.

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Hello BlueSky! 👋

We're Working Chance, a charity helping women with convictions (who might've been through the prison system) to find jobs they love, and build futures to help them start fresh and support their families.

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