Social Enterprise Strategy
Release’s social enterprise strategy underlines the importance of social enterprise for those excluded from the mainstream labour market due to their criminal past.
Former Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan launching a Social Enterprise fund in 2019 stated that “in order to break the cycle of re-offending, it is important that former prisoners who want to make a positive contribution to society have an opportunity to work. Supported employment in a social enterprise provides a much-needed buffer, allowing people in this situation to gain confidence in their own abilities while also earning a wage.
“It’s as simple as this: people who are given access to training and are in work are less likely to re-offend,” he said. “This is important for the individuals, their families and the wider community.”
Release is committed to working with Department of Justice / Bridge Project, Probation Services and other partners to assist to support ex-offenders in establishing social enterprises which will employ others coming from social disadvantage
Release is pleased to announce the incorporation of New Creation Cleaning Services as its first fully fledged Social Enterprise/Not For Profit Company.
New Creation Cleaning Services creates new opportunities in education, training and employment for people coming from social disadvantage, addiction and offending backgrounds.
This is achieved through providing cleaning services for commercial buildings and private homes, whilst supporting trainees through ;
Mentoring
Skills Development
Addiction Recovery Support
Moving on From a Conviction, Pauls powerful story on the RTE Radio Claire Byrne Show Listen here -> Rte Radio 1 Today with Claire Byrne
Listen to Paul's amazing journey to New Creation Cleaning Services here on -> Spotify
View the New Creation Cleaning Services Website -> Here