London

CFO Activity Hubs are available in three London locations and represent a safe, non-authoritarian space where participants can, and importantly want to engage in a range of rehabilitative activities.

There is also a CFO Wing within London. This is a welcoming space where individuals feel supported, understood, cared for and valued whilst working towards release.

London

CFO Activity Hubs are available in three London locations and represent a safe, non-authoritarian space where participants can, and importantly want to engage in a range of rehabilitative activities.

There is also a CFO Wing within London. This is a welcoming space where individuals feel supported, understood, cared for and valued whilst working towards release.

What is available in London?

Participants can engage with CFO across the London area at a pace which suits their rehabilitation journey, with tailored support to help overcome personal barriers.

Activities and interventions available include housing, financial support and education and employment.

This practical support aims to build personal resilience, upskill participants and strengthen support networks, amongst others. All of which aims to help participants to reach a mainstream destination.

CFO Activity Hubs are available in three London locations and there is a CFO Wing within London at HMP High Down.

Wider community and wider custody delivery is available throughout the region.

Go to our contact page to get in contact with each location.

Contact CFO

Contact CFO London Locations

Participants can engage with CFO in the following London community and custody locations.

Community

Custody

Email: CFO.Evolution@reed.com
Phone: 0208 167 2509
Address: Stockwell Park Estate, Community Trust, 21 Ayton Place, Stockwell, SW9 0TE

Email: CFO.Evolution@reed.com
Phone: 0208 167 2509
Address: Unit 1 Washington Buildings, Deals Gateway, Lewisham London, SE13 7SE

Email: CFO.Evolution@reed.com


CFO Delivery includes:

Addressing wider barriers to accessing mainstream opportunities (addictions, low levels of literacy/numeracy, motivation and confidence levels etc.) 

Overcoming practical obstacles (obtaining ID, registration with GP/dentist, support to retain or secure a tenancy) 

Access to partner delivery sites, including funded transport/travel to pop-up Hubs or community delivery sites

Practical courses (vocational, basic skills, financial literacy etc.) 

Improving likelihood of securing employment (disclosure, CV creation, interview techniques, job applications, communication skills etc.) 

1-2-1 support and group activities to allow participants to tackle barriers at their own pace and in a comfortable manner

Additional skills (healthy living, money management, safeguarding, wellbeing etc.) 

Working through recorded sessions or workbooks with a Support Worker

Collaborative appointments with professionals in the community

Make a referral

Making a referral to CFO is simple and easy, simply click below to access our referral form.

Referral Form

Collaborative Working with DWP

Despite a good employment history prior to her offence, Dawn* had lost her confidence and didn’t know how to return to the labour market. Having heard about the Croydon CFO Activity Hub through her Probation Officer, she attended 1-2-1 sessions, working on her CV and disclosure letter with her Support Worker.
 
Dawn* also joined the job club at the Hub, engaging with her peers and a DWP Community Support Advisor for extra support. She began to apply for several roles and was referred to Smart Works to secure appropriate interview clothing.
 
Despite several setbacks, Dawn* remained committed to her rehabilitation in the community. She engaged in wraparound activities to boost her confidence, including sessions around thinking skills and lyric writing. With this renewed confidence Dawn* also became a Peer Mentor at the Hub.
 
As a result of her positive engagement with CFO, Dawn* was offered a role with DWP, successfully securing employment as a DWP Work Coach – her role was even arranged with compressed hours, so she could continue to engage with the Croydon CFO Activity Hub as a Peer Mentor.
 
Speaking about her journey with CFO, Dawn* said: “The team at the Hub were incredible. They helped me craft my CV, covering letter, and disclosure letter, and invited me to attend a 5-week job club run by Ayiri from DWP and Mandy from CFO Activity Hub. Ayiri’s personal experience with similar challenges made an enormous difference – he truly understood our fears and the barriers we faced.
 
At a job fair, I learned about a role at DWP. Initially, I did not think I was good enough. But Ayiri believed in me. He saw how I supported others during job club and said I was perfect for the role. His encouragement gave me the courage to apply. I want to thank CFO Activity Hub, DWP, and most importantly, Ayiri, for believing in me and helping me believe in myself.”

“The through the gate support is going to be really helpful for me, I have never had it before. It makes it a little less scary.”
Lucinda*, CFO Participant at HMP Downview
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