🏃‍➡️ Missed out on a place in the 2027 London Marathon ballot? StandOut has two charity places available for people who believe in our mission to support people leaving prison and want to help create more opportunities for lasting change. Apply by 9 August: lnkd.in/ewdqMTzj

📢 Could you be our new Fundraising Officer? In this role, you'll help secure vital funding that enables more people leaving prison to make positive change, realise their potential, and rebuild their lives. 👉️ Apply now: standout.org.uk/fundraising-officer

A lot has changed in the two weeks since our In Conversation event with HM Chief Inspector of Probation, Martin Jones. A lot remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: with prisons at capacity, more people will be supervised in the community. Why can't probation succeed without the third sector? 👇️

Why probation needs the third sector — StandOut

HM Chief Inspector of Probation, Martin Jones, argues that probation services cannot succeed alone. As more people are managed in the community, he highlights the vital role of charities and…

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StandOut coaches are often given sketches, handwritten notes, or even poems inspired by participants' time on the programme. We pin them to the walls of our offices in Vauxhall and our partner prisons. This one felt too special not to share. A gift from one StandOut participant to all the others.

🥳 On Friday, we hosted our 30th Career Hub! These are opportunities for StandOut participants in the community to meet inclusive employers, access coaching, and receive support from volunteers to update their CVs, apply for jobs, and practice their interview skills.

Our @biggive.bsky.social Small Charity campaign has raised £13,473 – rising to £25,557 with match funding and Gift Aid! This means more people leaving prison with the tools and relationships they need to move forward with their lives. This is what being connected looks like.

There are 4 days left until our @biggive.bsky.social Small Charity campaign closes, and your donation can still be doubled at no extra cost to you. No one succeeds alone. Our coaches work alongside men leaving prison to build a new life; you can stand with them too. 👉 bit.ly/standout-scw-2026

No one succeeds alone. We see it every day: when people leaving prison feel connected - to someone who believes in them and a community that shows up - change becomes possible. Until 29 June, donations to StandOut are doubled by @biggive.bsky.social. 👉 bit.ly/standout-scw-2026

In the StandOut classroom, participants stand up and talk about their future - what they hope for, and how they want to be remembered. It’s not easy, but it’s transformative. 🔗 standout.org.uk/blog/legacy

When it comes to rebuilding lives after prison, even the smallest act can go a long way – and next week, it goes twice as far. We’re proud to be taking part in the Big Give Small Charity campaign. From 22-29 June, donations to our work will be doubled. Save the date: addcal.io/e/enmltnriecq6

Trust is vital in our work with people in prison - who have often been repeatedly let down by the systems designed to support them. It isn't built through one-offs, but small, everyday actions. StandOut coaches share the simple ways they build trust with participants. 👉 standout.org.uk/blog/trust

📢 WE'RE HIRING! Could you be our new Community Manager? You'll lead our passionate and dynamic team of community coaches, who support StandOut participants as they leave the prison gates and begin life in the community. Apply by 12pm, Friday 19 June 👉 standout.org.uk/community-manager

It's #VolunteersWeek! A massive thank you to all the amazing StandOut volunteers who have supported someone write a CV, held a mock interview, or celebrated at graduation. Find out more about one-off volunteering sessions in prison: standout.org.uk/blog/volunteering-in-prison-its-a-bit-different

📢 WE'RE HIRING! Could you be our new Community Coach? An ideal role for someone with an understanding of the challenges faced by those caught up in the criminal justice system, gained through personal experience, paid work or volunteering. Apply by 9am, 15 June 👉 standout.org.uk/community-coach

Sometimes, people in prison don’t trust us. Often, that's because they’ve been repeatedly let down by the systems designed to support them. So, trust matters. It isn't built through big gestures, but through small, consistent actions over time. Find out how we build trust at StandOut 👇

How we build trust with people in prison — StandOut

Many people in prison don't trust the organisations designed to support them, often because they’ve been repeatedly let down. At StandOut, we work with people in prison to prepare for life after…

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Standing up to speak is nerve-wracking for most of us - imagine doing it in prison. At StandOut, “legacy presentations” help participants build confidence, connect with others, and articulate a future beyond prison. These are skills that matter for work, and life. 🔗 standout.org.uk/blog/legacy

What legacy do you want to leave? It’s not a question people in prison are often asked. Too often, they’re defined by their past. Phia, coach at HMP Wormwood Scrubs, explores what unfolds when participants imagine a different future - and say it out loud. 🔗 standout.org.uk/blog/legacy

📢 WE'RE HIRING! Could you be our new Community Manager? You'll lead our passionate and dynamic team of community coaches, who support StandOut participants as they leave the prison gates and begin life in the community. Apply by 12pm, Thursday 21 May 👉 standout.org.uk/community-manager

This week, we had not one, but two ‘gate-meets’. The first day out of prison can be overwhelming. It’s a huge adjustment, with a lot to navigate. We’re grateful we get to be there for those who need a bit of extra support. See what a typical gate meet looks like 👉 standout.org.uk/blog/gate-meet

Meet us at the prison gates — StandOut

Our community coaches love being able to meet participants at the prison gates on their day of release, to support them on their first day in the community. Tony takes us through a typical ‘gate…

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This weekend, Nick and Luke are running the London Marathon for StandOut! After months of training, they’re almost at the starting line of the 26.2-mile challenge – all to support more people leaving London’s prisons to rebuild their lives. To cheer them on, donate 👉 bit.ly/standout-marathon-2026

Despite being 19% of the prison population, people on remand often get no pre‑release support. That means risks around housing, work and debt go unmanaged. At StandOut, we include people on remand in our programme so they have support for life after prison. Full report:

‘Everything is after sentencing’: The experiences of remand prisoners – HM Inspectorate of Prisons

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Sometimes the men we work with go back to prison. The journey out of the justice system isn’t linear - so our support stays with them, detours included. Last week, Ava visited a recalled participant at HMP Wormwood Scrubs to plan his next steps. We’ll be there as he works towards stability again.

Great to join Saracens Foundation at HMP The Mount. StandOut Coaches Ava and Rosie ran a resilience session linking rugby’s setbacks with the job hunt after prison. A fantastic day supporting men preparing for release. Thanks for having us! 🏉

How often do you step beyond your comfort zone? StandOut participants do it every day - meeting new people, trying unfamiliar things, stretching themselves to grow. As a team, we push ourselves too. Recently, Hannah tried something new. Here's what she learned: standout.org.uk/blog/comfort-zone

Stepping out of your comfort zone in prison — StandOut

Hannah usually sits behind a desk at StandOut HQ but recently stepped out of her comfort zone and into the classroom at Pentonville prison to coach the most recent cohort of StandOut participants.

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📰 In our first newsletter of the year: - Stepping out of your comfort zone in prison. - Coaching prison staff for real impact. - Penny's vision for the MOJ. - Our take on Waiting for the Out - And lots more. Read it here: eepurl.com/juSTPs

Great article from @revdoors.bsky.social on the pilot using AI face-scanning check-ins for people on probation. It may ease pressure, but at what cost? Relationships are key for rebuilding lives after prison. Tech should support people, not replace human connection. bit.ly/4r0qRf3

Remote face-scanning in probation: innovation or injustice? –...

Last week, a report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) raised alarm about the strain faced by England and Wales’ probation services and their ability to support public protection and reduce reof...

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Growth mindset in action. At StandOut, we ask participants to stretch themselves every day. This week, our team did the same. Hannah headed into HMP Pentonville to coach. Her reflections show how powerful it is when we choose learning over comfort. Read the blog: standout.org.uk/blog/comfort-zone

Stepping out of your comfort zone in prison — StandOut

Hannah usually sits behind a desk at StandOut HQ but recently stepped out of her comfort zone and into the classroom at Pentonville prison to coach the most recent cohort of StandOut participants.

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We've been "highly commended" in the @biggive.bsky.social Christmas Challenge 2025 Awards! "Judges praised their ethical storytelling approach, placing lived experience at the centre of their communications & allowing the communities they serve to shape the narrative." biggive.org/blog/2026/01...

It's your LAST chance to vote for our film in the Smiley Charity Film Awards! It only takes 10 seconds and could help us win recognition for our vital work. Voting closes TOMORROW 👉 bit.ly/3NuciC7

We're entrants in the Smiley Charity Film Awards - and we need YOUR vote! Our film - made in-house - features letters written by StandOut participants, encouraging people leaving prison to draw on the courage and resilience they need to rebuild their lives. Take 10 seconds to vote 👉 bit.ly/3NuciC7