CFO Activity Hubs are available in two East of England locations and represent a safe, non-authoritarian space where participants can, and importantly want to engage in a range of rehabilitative activities.
There is a CFO Wing within the East of England. This is a welcoming space where individuals feel supported, understood, cared for and valued whilst working towards release.
East of England
CFO Activity Hubs are available in two East of England locations and represent a safe, non-authoritarian space where participants can, and importantly want to engage in a range of rehabilitative activities.
There is a CFO Wing within the East of England. This is a welcoming space where individuals feel supported, understood, cared for and valued whilst working towards release.
What is available in the East of England?
Participants can engage with CFO across the East of England 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 two East of England locations and there is a CFO Wing within the East of England at HMP The Mount.
Wider community and wider custody delivery is available throughout the region.
Go to our contact page to get in contact with each location.
Graham* had a challenging upbringing and was engaging with CFO in his later years to try and get back on track.
When he was referred to the Peterborough CFO Activity Hub, Graham* was homeless. His Support Worker helped him to complete emergency forms, securing CAS3 accommodation and getting him off the streets.
Graham* continued to work with the Hub and even engaged in a Changing Futures initiative with the local council, which intends to shape local services by those using them. As part of this engagement, Graham* secured accommodation in a shared, drug-free property.
Wraparound support was offered throughout from CFO, with Graham* being supported with employability courses, anger management and PIP applications. The latter of which resulted in a back payment which helped him clear outstanding debts, which would reduce his likelihood of reoffending.
The CFO Activity Hub became a safe and recognisable environment to spend his time within, and speaking about his experience, Graham* said: “After a lifetime in and out of prison, I honestly believed I’d never find a way out. The CFO Hub didn’t just give me a place to live; they gave me a voice. For the first time, I felt like someone was actually listening to me, and that feeling gave me the strength to finally believe I could have a better life.”
“The service is brilliant. My Support Worker has helped me in one of the hardest periods of my life. I now have places to go and feel less isolated.”
