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Working Chance Working Chance is the UK’s only employment charity for women with convictions. Registered charity: 1131802
Limited company: 6331809

With our help, no woman will be held back by her past, and will get the support, encouragement and opportunities she needs to rebuild her life and thrive. Working Chance helps women leaving the criminal justice system to develop the confidence, skills and self-belief they need to overcome any barriers to their employment, find jobs and build careers. We work with businesses of all sizes across all industries to find opportunities for women that align with their skills and aspirations. Since 2009, Working Chance has supported thousands of women into employment and many more on their journeys towards financial independence. To women with convictions, a job is more than an income - it means a future where she and her family can flourish.

19/10/2026

Running recap 🏅

From taking on new distances to crossing the finish line, our incredible supporters have been going the extra mile to help women with convictions rebuild their lives.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part. Your support helps women with convictions access employment, education or training and build brighter futures. 💛

Fancy taking on a challenge of your own? Explore our upcoming fundraising events and find out how you can get involved:

https://workingchance.org/support-us/fundraise-for-us/

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Big Give campaign 💛With your support, we raised £15,260 – just over our £...
14/10/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Big Give campaign 💛

With your support, we raised £15,260 – just over our £15,000 target.

Thanks to your generosity, more women with convictions can access one-to-one employment coaching, helping them build skills, prepare for interviews and take steps towards employment, education and training.

Thank you for making this possible ✨

11/10/2026

"They truly helped me through one of the most difficult times in my life."
– Beatrice, Working Chance client

⏰ 48 hours left to double your impact ⏰

Through the Big Give, a £25 donation becomes £50 at no extra cost to you.

That £50 could fund a one-to-one employment coaching session, helping a woman build confidence, overcome barriers and take the next step towards employment.

When women come to Working Chance, they're looking for support from someone who understands their situation.

Your donation can help more women access the same support that helped Beatrice move forward.

https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000FNFx1YAH

Sumiyah knew she was capable of more.After rebuilding her life following prison, she wanted a role where she could make ...
08/10/2026

Sumiyah knew she was capable of more.

After rebuilding her life following prison, she wanted a role where she could make a difference. But despite her skills, experience and determination, her conviction made it difficult to move forward.

"I wanted a role where I could help people."

That's when she turned to Working Chance 🪷

With support from her Employment Coach, Sumiyah started applying for new roles. There were setbacks along the way and moments when she felt like giving up.

"There were days where I said to my Employment Coach, 'I give up', but she was great at calming me down."

Sumiyah now works for a housing association, supporting families and helping people facing challenges she understands from her own lived experience.

Stories like Sumiyah's show what's possible when women with convictions are given the support and opportunities they need to build brighter futures for themselves and their families.

Women on our waiting list are looking for the same support that helped her find a role where she can make a difference.

💛 Until 13 October, donations made through the Big Give will be automatically doubled, helping us reach more women who are ready for the same opportunity.

🔵 Donate today:

https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000FNFx1YAH

Right now, more women than ever are turning to Working Chance for support to find employment, education or training. Our...
06/10/2026

Right now, more women than ever are turning to Working Chance for support to find employment, education or training. Our waiting list has reached record numbers.

Every woman on our waiting list has already taken a brave first step by asking for help. Your donation can help more women access the guidance, opportunities and confidence they need to build brighter futures.

From 12pm today, every donation made through the Big Give will be matched at no extra cost to you, meaning your gift will go twice as far in helping women rebuild their lives.

💛 Donate today and double your impact:

https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000FNFx1YAH

06/10/2026

The Women & Girls Match Fund starts at midday tomorrow.

For one week only, your donation can be doubled, helping charities create a brighter, fairer future for women and girls.

Get ready to double the difference.

🗓️ 6 - 13 October
💜 Over 100 charities
🌐 Donate at BigGive.org

An amazing achievement! We're so grateful to every supporter who chooses to challenge themselves for Working Chance.By s...
24/09/2026

An amazing achievement! We're so grateful to every supporter who chooses to challenge themselves for Working Chance.

By supporting Working Chance, you're playing an active role in helping women to rebuild their lives after they've been through the criminal justice system. It's a powerful act of solidarity.

Find out more about Working Chance here: www.workingchance.org

A fresh start can begin with the right support 💛We help women access education and training opportunities, build skills ...
15/09/2026

A fresh start can begin with the right support 💛

We help women access education and training opportunities, build skills and take steps towards employment.

“I used the advice I received to apply for a course and was accepted onto it. It made me realise the support and opportunities available to me, despite my past.” Eleanor, Working Chance client

We know that finding work after a conviction can be challenging, especially if you can’t return to your previous job. If you’re thinking about your next step, we can help you find education and training opportunities, set and reach your goals, and build the skills, qualifications and confidence you need.

Get in touch with our friendly service team to find out more:

https://workingchance.org/get-support/

Employers play an important role in opening opportunities for people with convictions.When Big Yellow Self Storage start...
14/09/2026

Employers play an important role in opening opportunities for people with convictions.

When Big Yellow Self Storage started looking at how they could hire people with convictions more inclusively, they recognised the importance of building knowledge and understanding across their teams.

We supported them to build confidence, challenge preconceptions and train staff to approach hiring people with convictions fairly.

See how Big Yellow changed their approach and what they learned along the way:

https://workingchance.org/latest/big-yellow-self-storage-on-inclusive-hiring-practices/

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Working Chance South, Bank Technopark, 90 London Road
London
SE16LN

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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