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The Oswin Project offers second chances to people through mentoring, training and employment

Since 2012 the Oswin Project has helped people with criminal records
to find employment, training and support in the North East of England.

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The Oswin Project offers second chances to people through mentoring, training and employment

Since 2012 the Oswin Project has helped people with criminal records
to find employment, training and support in the North East of England.

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The Oswin Project offers second chances to people through mentoring, training and employment

Since 2012 the Oswin Project has helped people with criminal records
to find employment, training and support in the North East of England.

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The Oswin Project offers second chances to people through mentoring, training and employment

Since 2012 the Oswin Project has helped people with criminal records
to find employment, training and support in the North East of England.

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The Oswin Project offers second chances to people through mentoring, training and employment

Since 2012 the Oswin Project has helped people with criminal records
to find employment, training and support in the North East of England.

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The Oswin Project offers second chances to people through mentoring, training and employment

Since 2012 the Oswin Project has helped people with criminal records
to find employment, training and support in the North East of England.

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The Oswin Project offers second chances to people through mentoring, training and employment

Since 2012 the Oswin Project has helped people with criminal records
to find employment, training and support in the North East of England.

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The Oswin Project offers second chances to people through mentoring, training and employment

Since 2012 the Oswin Project has helped people with criminal records
to find employment, training and support in the North East of England.

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Baking Out

HANDCRAFTED PIES WITH PURPOSE

Our range of handcrafted pies and quiches is now available! Created in our bakery at HMP Northumberland, Baking Out products showcase the culinary talents of serving prisoners who are developing professional skills. Our Pies use locally-sourced ingredients and traditional recipes. By enjoying our pies and quiches, you’re directly supporting rehabilitation and second chances.

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Newcastle Cathedral Refectory

Cafe 16 in Newcastle Cathedral

Our Cafe in the centre of newcastle

We run Cafe 16 in Newcastle Cathedral. Our cafe menu features a variety of delicious sandwiches, soups, salads, and sweet treats, all made with the finest ingredients, including the bread and pastries from our prison bakery.

Our cafe is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm

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Cafe 16 in HMP Northumberland

Our PRISON BASED Bakery & Cafe

We operate a Bakery inside HMP Northumberland that trains prisoners in bakery and food industry qualifications. The cafe serves staff and visitors to the prison, and the bakery produces goods for our other enterprises.

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Changing the Cycle

our bike Shop & Workshop

Changing the Cycle is our bike shop located at HMP Northumberland, providing skilled employment for prison leavers. We offer expert servicing, repairs, and affordable second-hand bikes, while promoting sustainability and empowering individuals to build a positive future.

The Shop is open Tueday to Friday 9am to 4pm

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Growing Out

Our MARKET GARDEN & FARM SHOP

The Oswin Project Market Garden in HMP Northumberland empowers prisoners through horticulture training. To prevent waste, in the summer of 2023 we opened a farm shop to sell high-quality plants, fresh produce, and artisanal food and beverages. Surplus food is donated to Amble food bank

The Shop is open Tuesday to Friday 9am to 4pm

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Inside & Out

Landscaping & Gardening Project

Inside & Out is our Northumberland-based social enterprise that employs prison leavers to provide professional and affordable services for estate and landowners in the North East, while also undertaking small free-of-charge projects for the vulnerable in our society.

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Our Mentoring Work
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Volunteering at the Oswin Project
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Inside & Out Team at Bothal Bank
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Cafe 16 in Newcastle Cathedral
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