What Clean Slate Solutions does

Clean Slate Solutions is a UK-registered charity (Charity No: 1190630), founded in April 2019 by Richard Brice, that supports people with past convictions into secure paid employment across Teesside and North Yorkshire. Headquartered at The Trinity Centre in Middlesbrough with a regional office in York (Hazel Court) and a chaplaincy presence in Northallerton, the organisation runs an integrated service model built around five components: a Candidate Referral Service that screens and risk-assesses incoming referrals; Stabilisation Support Services that address pre-employment barriers (ID acquisition, clothing, travel costs, housing, food security, mental health guidance); an Employment Mentorship Programme delivering CV preparation, interview coaching, disclosure-letter assistance, and 6–12 months of post-placement mentoring; Employer Engagement Services that match vetted candidates with a curated network of 20+ socially-minded employers; and an Employer Handbook as a supporting resource. A distinctive operational feature is pre-release engagement: Clean Slate team members meet candidates inside HMP Kirklevington Grange in the final months of their sentence, creating early rapport before community reintegration.

The organisation serves two principal beneficiary groups — individuals with convictions seeking employment, and employers seeking motivated, vetted candidates — alongside a third funder constituency comprising charitable trusts and foundations, Police and Crime Commissioners (Cleveland; North Yorkshire), the National Lottery Community Fund, community foundations (Newcastle Building Society, Two Ridings), and corporate partners pursuing ESG/CSR/Social Value objectives. Services to candidates are free, with funding drawn from grants, corporate donations, in-kind contributions, and individual giving via JustGiving and Stewardship. The team of approximately 20 includes members with lived experience of the justice system and addiction, which underpins the charity's credibility with prisons, probation, and candidates. The board comprises trustees with senior backgrounds across Muckle LLP, the Ministry of Justice, CSJ Foundation, and Teesside University, with patrons drawn from the High Sheriff network in North Yorkshire and County Durham.

The charity has achieved measurable scale since inception: 500+ candidates supported into paid employment, 97% of supported candidates avoiding re-entry to the justice system (versus a 46% regional reoffending baseline), 77% retention beyond three months, and an average time-to-employment of 35 days versus a 240-day national baseline. It claims £30 million in social impact and a 14:1 return on local corporate donations. Recognition includes the CSJ Award 2024, the Tees Business Best New Community Champions award (2023), and multiple High Sheriff Awards (2025). Employer partners include Iceland Foods, Greggs, Wagamama, Timpson, Greene King, Marstons, Reed Boardall, Nigel Wright Group, Heck, Bettys & Taylors, The Nicholson Group, Wates, Three13, Map, Barker & Stonehouse, and Muckle LLP. The organisation is Fundraising Regulator registered and operates as an independent charity with no parent entity or private equity involvement.

Name

Clean Slate Solutions

Legal name

Clean Slate Solutions

Website

https://cleanslatesolutions.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clean Slate Solutions is a UK-registered charity founded in 2019 that supports people with past convictions into secure paid employment across Teesside and North Yorkshire, providing pre-release engagement, wraparound stabilisation, mentoring, and a network of 20+ employer partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rehabilitation Employment Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Employment Services (5613)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Dislocated Worker & Rapid Response / Reemployment Programs (EDAAAOAF)

Keywords

• Ex-offender employment support
• Second chance hiring
• Rehabilitation employment services
• Criminal justice mentoring
• Employer engagement programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Middlesbrough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grants and Charitable Funding: Funding from charitable trusts, foundations, and government bodies including the National Lottery Community Fund, North Yorkshire Police Fire and Crime Commissioner, Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner, and Community Foundation grants.
2. Corporate Donations and Partnerships: Financial donations and corporate partnerships from socially-conscious employers and businesses seeking to fulfill ESG, CSR, and Social Value commitments.
3. In-Kind Donations: Non-cash donations such as the 30 laptops donated by Nigel Wright Group to support operational capacity.
4. Individual Donations: Public donations through the website's 'Donate' function using JustGiving and Stewardship platforms.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Clean Slate Solutions is a registered charity that supports people with past convictions into paid employment across Teesside and North Yorkshire. It delivers a candidate referral and screening service, stabilisation support (housing, ID, clothing, travel, mental health), CV and interview preparation, a six-to-twelve-month employment mentorship programme, and an employer engagement service that matches vetted candidates with a network of socially-conscious employers.

Product overview

Clean Slate Solutions operates as a single integrated service model—a charity providing end-to-end employment support for people with past convictions. The core offering consists of a Candidate Referral Service that screens and assesses individuals, combined with Stabilisation Support Services that address pre-employment barriers. Employer Engagement Services then match vetted candidates with a network of socially-conscious employers, supported by an Employment Mentorship Programme that extends from preparation through up to 12 months post-placement. The Employer Handbook serves as a supporting resource documenting processes and procedures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Candidate Referral Service Referral pathway connecting candidates with past convictions to Clean Slate Solutions' employment support services, including initial screening, risk assessment, and pathway planning. For ex-offenders and people on probation, with referrals accepted from probation, prisons, and job centres.
• Employer Engagement Services Connects employers with vetted, motivated candidates from ex-offender populations, providing supported recruitment, disclosure guidance, and ongoing mentoring for up to 12 months. For employers across retail, hospitality, logistics, construction, and food manufacturing seeking to diversify their workforce and meet ESG/CSR objectives.
• Employment Mentorship Programme Six-to-twelve-month mentored support programme for candidates including CV preparation, interview coaching, disclosure letter assistance, and post-placement mentoring. For people with past convictions moving into paid employment.
• Stabilisation Support Services Pre-employment support addressing barriers to work including ID acquisition, clothing provision, travel costs, food security, housing stability, and mental health guidance. For candidates with past convictions preparing for employment.
• Employer Handbook Comprehensive guide for employers on hiring through Clean Slate Solutions, covering recruitment approach, mentoring, safeguarding, and disclosure procedures. For employer partners engaging with the charity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of supported candidates avoid re-entering the courtroom
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Probation ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey referral partner sending candidates to Clean Slate Solutions. Team includes those with lived experience of the justice system who mentor candidates through hiring processes.
• HMP Kirklevington GrangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrison where Clean Slate Solutions meets candidates in their cells before release. Richard Brice and team conduct face-to-face engagement with inmates during final months of sentence.
• GreggscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaked goods retailer and employer partner in Clean Slate Solutions network, providing meaningful employment for people with past convictions.
• Iceland FoodscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved charity trusted by Iceland Foods to refer candidates. Provided 9 jobs in past 12 months including 4 driving positions. Candidate Hayley promoted to management. Paul Cowley MBE as Director of Rehabilitation complements Iceland's approach to hiring.
• Bettys & TaylorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarrogate-based employer and corporate partner. Adapted policies and procedures for recruiting people with past convictions. Sarah Wells shares how partnership developed and why more businesses should open doors to people seeking second chances.
• The Nicholson GroupsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner featured in employer spotlight video. CEO David Nicholson shares experience working with Clean Slate Solutions and message that 'Everybody needs a chance and every company should think about that.'
• The Recruitment JunctionsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial enterprise receiving laptop donations from Nigel Wright Group alongside Clean Slate Solutions. Passes laptops to Edge North East for young people at risk of criminal exploitation. Founder Beverley Brooks grateful for Nigel Wright Group's support.
• Teesside University International Business SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner through Femi Waters-Ajisafe (Principal Lecturer - Marketing) serving as board member. Dr Warren Harrison (Pro Vice-Chancellor International) serves as Ambassador and former Chair of Trustees.
• TimpsoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWell-known employer of ex-offenders, mentioned as part of Richard Brice's original vision for building employer directory. Lord Timpson OBE presented CSJ Award to Clean Slate Solutions.
• Greene KingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPub company with Talent Development Manager Lynne Kennedy actively recruiting through programme. Lynne discusses social and economic benefits of reducing reoffending through employment.
• Reed BoardallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYorkshire-based family logistics business. HR Manager Daniel Delacoe-Eyre expressed commitment to giving second chances. Successfully hired Michael who joined 'as part of the Reed Boardall family.'
• MarstonssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPub company employing candidates through Clean Slate. Talent Acquisition Partner Todd Lockley expressed pride in employing J and supporting his life getting back on track.
• Junction42supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organisation shown in social investor network logo section.
• CSJ (Centre for Social Justice)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarding body for CSJ Award 2024. Mark Libby (Regional Manager North East) presented at Clean Slate Solutions Leap of Faith event. Ben Robinson (Portfolio Manager, CSJ Foundation) serves on board.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Timpson: Major UK employer well-known for hiring ex-offenders; Timpson Group is both an employer partner of Clean Slate Solutions and an adjacent player in the second-chance hiring ecosystem.
• Unlock: UK charity providing advocacy and practical support for people with convictions. Adjacent ecosystem player addressing disclosure barriers relevant to Clean Slate's candidates.
• Prisoners' Education Trust: UK charity funding education for prisoners and prison leavers. Complementary rather than directly competitive, but adjacent in the rehabilitation-to-employment pathway.

Broad incumbents

• NACRO: One of the UK's largest charities working on crime reduction, with resettlement and employment programmes for ex-offenders. A broader incumbent offering a wider portfolio of services than Clean Slate.

Direct peers

• The Forward Trust: UK charity delivering employment, training and rehabilitation programmes for people in the justice system. Overlapping ex-offender employment and mentoring services.
• St Giles Trust: UK charity using lived-experience mentors to support ex-offenders into employment, education and training. Strong overlap with Clean Slate's peer-mentoring model.
• The Clink Charity: UK charity that trains prisoners in hospitality and helps them into employment post-release. Directly comparable model of in-prison engagement followed by mentored employer placement.
• Tempus Novo: UK charity placing ex-offenders into construction and skilled trades via employer partnerships. Closely matched employment-focused reentry model with intensive mentoring.
• Working Chance: UK charity helping people with criminal convictions find sustainable employment, with a focus on women. Comparable mission, employer-engagement GTM, and beneficiary support.
• Key4Life: UK charity focused on reducing reoffending among young adults through mentoring and employment support. Comparable target demographic and outcomes-driven model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cleanslatesolutions

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Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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