Spark Inside
@sparkinside.bsky.social
We use coaching to unlock the potential of people caught in the justice system.
Want to coach with us? Now's your chance!
We're looking for freelance life coaches to work with us, supporting the delivery of our programme workshops and one-to-ones for young people aged 15-30 in prisons and the community.
Find out more and how to apply: www.sparkinside.org/were-hiring
We're looking for freelance life coaches to work with us, supporting the delivery of our programme workshops and one-to-ones for young people aged 15-30 in prisons and the community.
Find out more and how to apply: www.sparkinside.org/were-hiring
January 15, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Want to coach with us? Now's your chance!
We're looking for freelance life coaches to work with us, supporting the delivery of our programme workshops and one-to-ones for young people aged 15-30 in prisons and the community.
Find out more and how to apply: www.sparkinside.org/were-hiring
We're looking for freelance life coaches to work with us, supporting the delivery of our programme workshops and one-to-ones for young people aged 15-30 in prisons and the community.
Find out more and how to apply: www.sparkinside.org/were-hiring
Thank you to the Jules, Zak and Chris Baker for shouting out our work on this recent episode of Life After Prison! 🙏
Young people growing up with adverse experiences have likely never had someone back them, but coaching can build confidence, self-belief and hope.
open.spotify.com/episode/4HNH...
Young people growing up with adverse experiences have likely never had someone back them, but coaching can build confidence, self-belief and hope.
open.spotify.com/episode/4HNH...
Turning Trauma Into Purpose After 10 Years In Prison - Chris Baker
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January 9, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Thank you to the Jules, Zak and Chris Baker for shouting out our work on this recent episode of Life After Prison! 🙏
Young people growing up with adverse experiences have likely never had someone back them, but coaching can build confidence, self-belief and hope.
open.spotify.com/episode/4HNH...
Young people growing up with adverse experiences have likely never had someone back them, but coaching can build confidence, self-belief and hope.
open.spotify.com/episode/4HNH...
Important new briefing released from our friends at Unlock: 'The Right to Be Forgotten'.
The report explores how our increasingly digital culture has undermined people's rights around disclosing criminal records, making it harder to move on from a conviction:
www.russellwebster.com/the-right-to...
The report explores how our increasingly digital culture has undermined people's rights around disclosing criminal records, making it harder to move on from a conviction:
www.russellwebster.com/the-right-to...
The Right to be Forgotten
Unlock report shows how digital search is undermining the rehabilitation of offenders
www.russellwebster.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Important new briefing released from our friends at Unlock: 'The Right to Be Forgotten'.
The report explores how our increasingly digital culture has undermined people's rights around disclosing criminal records, making it harder to move on from a conviction:
www.russellwebster.com/the-right-to...
The report explores how our increasingly digital culture has undermined people's rights around disclosing criminal records, making it harder to move on from a conviction:
www.russellwebster.com/the-right-to...
🎉 We did it!
We are thrilled to have reached 94% of our Big Give Christmas Challenge target, meaning we've raised over £65,000!
Thank you so much to everyone who gave or shared our campaign.
Together, we are empowering young people in prison to build brighter futures for themselves. 🌅
We are thrilled to have reached 94% of our Big Give Christmas Challenge target, meaning we've raised over £65,000!
Thank you so much to everyone who gave or shared our campaign.
Together, we are empowering young people in prison to build brighter futures for themselves. 🌅
December 9, 2025 at 12:20 PM
🎉 We did it!
We are thrilled to have reached 94% of our Big Give Christmas Challenge target, meaning we've raised over £65,000!
Thank you so much to everyone who gave or shared our campaign.
Together, we are empowering young people in prison to build brighter futures for themselves. 🌅
We are thrilled to have reached 94% of our Big Give Christmas Challenge target, meaning we've raised over £65,000!
Thank you so much to everyone who gave or shared our campaign.
Together, we are empowering young people in prison to build brighter futures for themselves. 🌅
The Big Give Christmas Challenge is LIVE! For one week only, your donation to Spark Inside is doubled ✨
Help us expand to coach to more young people in prison — including beyond London and women in prison!
Donate now & make 2x the impact - bit.ly/BGCC25donate
Help us expand to coach to more young people in prison — including beyond London and women in prison!
Donate now & make 2x the impact - bit.ly/BGCC25donate
Building a better future for young prisoners. – Big Give
Young prisoners receive little support to turn their lives around and escape the revolving doors of custody and disadvantage. We …
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December 3, 2025 at 9:49 AM
The Big Give Christmas Challenge is LIVE! For one week only, your donation to Spark Inside is doubled ✨
Help us expand to coach to more young people in prison — including beyond London and women in prison!
Donate now & make 2x the impact - bit.ly/BGCC25donate
Help us expand to coach to more young people in prison — including beyond London and women in prison!
Donate now & make 2x the impact - bit.ly/BGCC25donate
And that's a wrap! We've just delivered our first ever Hero's Journey at HMP Moorland 🎉
This is a huge milestone, marking the start of our work at a second prison beyond the South East.
That means more young people outside of London supported with transformative coaching - here's to that! 🥳
This is a huge milestone, marking the start of our work at a second prison beyond the South East.
That means more young people outside of London supported with transformative coaching - here's to that! 🥳
November 27, 2025 at 2:50 PM
And that's a wrap! We've just delivered our first ever Hero's Journey at HMP Moorland 🎉
This is a huge milestone, marking the start of our work at a second prison beyond the South East.
That means more young people outside of London supported with transformative coaching - here's to that! 🥳
This is a huge milestone, marking the start of our work at a second prison beyond the South East.
That means more young people outside of London supported with transformative coaching - here's to that! 🥳
@madlinsudn.bsky.social hi 👋 are you still adding to your UK charity starter packs? if so, would you be willing to add us? thank you!
November 4, 2025 at 2:49 PM
@madlinsudn.bsky.social hi 👋 are you still adding to your UK charity starter packs? if so, would you be willing to add us? thank you!
It’s #TrusteesWeek, so we want to take a moment to celebrate our brilliant Board.
They offer their time, energy and expertise to guide our work, ensuring Spark Inside can achieve our pioneering mission to unlock young people's full potential with the power of coaching.
They offer their time, energy and expertise to guide our work, ensuring Spark Inside can achieve our pioneering mission to unlock young people's full potential with the power of coaching.
November 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
It’s #TrusteesWeek, so we want to take a moment to celebrate our brilliant Board.
They offer their time, energy and expertise to guide our work, ensuring Spark Inside can achieve our pioneering mission to unlock young people's full potential with the power of coaching.
They offer their time, energy and expertise to guide our work, ensuring Spark Inside can achieve our pioneering mission to unlock young people's full potential with the power of coaching.
We’ve hit the ground running this Autumn! 🍂🏃♂️
We’re pleased to have delivered our life-changing coaching programmes across ten prisons over this last quarter, and to have kicked off work with our third cohort of women at HMP East Sutton Park 🚀
Here’s to transformation, growth, and hope💫
We’re pleased to have delivered our life-changing coaching programmes across ten prisons over this last quarter, and to have kicked off work with our third cohort of women at HMP East Sutton Park 🚀
Here’s to transformation, growth, and hope💫
October 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
We’ve hit the ground running this Autumn! 🍂🏃♂️
We’re pleased to have delivered our life-changing coaching programmes across ten prisons over this last quarter, and to have kicked off work with our third cohort of women at HMP East Sutton Park 🚀
Here’s to transformation, growth, and hope💫
We’re pleased to have delivered our life-changing coaching programmes across ten prisons over this last quarter, and to have kicked off work with our third cohort of women at HMP East Sutton Park 🚀
Here’s to transformation, growth, and hope💫
✨ What an unforgettable evening!
We were honoured to attend The October Club Annual Dinner at The Savoy last week, and are blown away by the funds raised for Spark Inside.
Find out more about the incredible night here www.sparkinside.org/news/an-insp...
We were honoured to attend The October Club Annual Dinner at The Savoy last week, and are blown away by the funds raised for Spark Inside.
Find out more about the incredible night here www.sparkinside.org/news/an-insp...
October 17, 2025 at 8:34 AM
✨ What an unforgettable evening!
We were honoured to attend The October Club Annual Dinner at The Savoy last week, and are blown away by the funds raised for Spark Inside.
Find out more about the incredible night here www.sparkinside.org/news/an-insp...
We were honoured to attend The October Club Annual Dinner at The Savoy last week, and are blown away by the funds raised for Spark Inside.
Find out more about the incredible night here www.sparkinside.org/news/an-insp...
⚡ Big day for Spark Inside!
Tonight we join 360 city execs at The Savoy for The October Club’s annual dinner — and we’re honoured to be this year’s charity partner.
Their transformational support will help us expand in the East Midlands, reaching 300+ young people with life-changing coaching.
Tonight we join 360 city execs at The Savoy for The October Club’s annual dinner — and we’re honoured to be this year’s charity partner.
Their transformational support will help us expand in the East Midlands, reaching 300+ young people with life-changing coaching.
October 8, 2025 at 8:18 AM
⚡ Big day for Spark Inside!
Tonight we join 360 city execs at The Savoy for The October Club’s annual dinner — and we’re honoured to be this year’s charity partner.
Their transformational support will help us expand in the East Midlands, reaching 300+ young people with life-changing coaching.
Tonight we join 360 city execs at The Savoy for The October Club’s annual dinner — and we’re honoured to be this year’s charity partner.
Their transformational support will help us expand in the East Midlands, reaching 300+ young people with life-changing coaching.
✨ Freelance Life Coach Opportunity ✨
We’re looking for inspiring coaches to deliver our Hero’s Journey programme with young people in prisons & communities across East Midlands & South Yorkshire.
Make a real impact through workshops + 1:1 coaching.
👉 Details: www.sparkinside.org/were-hiring
We’re looking for inspiring coaches to deliver our Hero’s Journey programme with young people in prisons & communities across East Midlands & South Yorkshire.
Make a real impact through workshops + 1:1 coaching.
👉 Details: www.sparkinside.org/were-hiring
October 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
✨ Freelance Life Coach Opportunity ✨
We’re looking for inspiring coaches to deliver our Hero’s Journey programme with young people in prisons & communities across East Midlands & South Yorkshire.
Make a real impact through workshops + 1:1 coaching.
👉 Details: www.sparkinside.org/were-hiring
We’re looking for inspiring coaches to deliver our Hero’s Journey programme with young people in prisons & communities across East Midlands & South Yorkshire.
Make a real impact through workshops + 1:1 coaching.
👉 Details: www.sparkinside.org/were-hiring
We're thrilled that we WON the Community Organisation Award for Race, Faith & Religion at the National Diversity Awards 2025🏆
This recognition is a celebration of a collective effort - most importantly the brilliant young men who, from the start, have shaped this programme. Here’s to what’s next 🚀
This recognition is a celebration of a collective effort - most importantly the brilliant young men who, from the start, have shaped this programme. Here’s to what’s next 🚀
September 22, 2025 at 10:07 AM
We're thrilled that we WON the Community Organisation Award for Race, Faith & Religion at the National Diversity Awards 2025🏆
This recognition is a celebration of a collective effort - most importantly the brilliant young men who, from the start, have shaped this programme. Here’s to what’s next 🚀
This recognition is a celebration of a collective effort - most importantly the brilliant young men who, from the start, have shaped this programme. Here’s to what’s next 🚀
Another Hero's Journey programme has wrapped up in HMP Isis with 10 young men taking their critical first steps in building their self-esteem, ambition, and perception of their future ✨🚀
Next, the young men will begin one-to-one coaching where they can start planning for a future that excites them.
Next, the young men will begin one-to-one coaching where they can start planning for a future that excites them.
September 18, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Another Hero's Journey programme has wrapped up in HMP Isis with 10 young men taking their critical first steps in building their self-esteem, ambition, and perception of their future ✨🚀
Next, the young men will begin one-to-one coaching where they can start planning for a future that excites them.
Next, the young men will begin one-to-one coaching where they can start planning for a future that excites them.
Whilst it is clear that the prison has areas for improvement, especially increasing purposeful activity, we were pleased to see our programme, Black Hero's Journey, highlighted as notable positive practice in the HMP Wormwood Scrubs HMIP report this week.
Our comment here 👉 tinyurl.com/bd5py3x3
Our comment here 👉 tinyurl.com/bd5py3x3
HMP Wormwood Scrubs | Spark Inside
We were pleased to see our programme, Black Hero's Journey, highlighted as notable positive practice in the HMP Wormwood Scrubs HM Inspectorate of Prisons report today.
It is clear that the prison ha...
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September 10, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Whilst it is clear that the prison has areas for improvement, especially increasing purposeful activity, we were pleased to see our programme, Black Hero's Journey, highlighted as notable positive practice in the HMP Wormwood Scrubs HMIP report this week.
Our comment here 👉 tinyurl.com/bd5py3x3
Our comment here 👉 tinyurl.com/bd5py3x3
✨ We’re hiring! ✨
Spark Inside is looking for a Service Delivery Manager
📍 Location: Mainly working in prisons across the East Midlands and South Yorkshire (including HMP Ranby and HMP Moorland), with some office and home-working flexibility
💷 Salary: £33,437
www.sparkinside.org/were-hiring
Spark Inside is looking for a Service Delivery Manager
📍 Location: Mainly working in prisons across the East Midlands and South Yorkshire (including HMP Ranby and HMP Moorland), with some office and home-working flexibility
💷 Salary: £33,437
www.sparkinside.org/were-hiring
We’re Hiring | Spark Inside
www.sparkinside.org
September 3, 2025 at 8:25 AM
✨ We’re hiring! ✨
Spark Inside is looking for a Service Delivery Manager
📍 Location: Mainly working in prisons across the East Midlands and South Yorkshire (including HMP Ranby and HMP Moorland), with some office and home-working flexibility
💷 Salary: £33,437
www.sparkinside.org/were-hiring
Spark Inside is looking for a Service Delivery Manager
📍 Location: Mainly working in prisons across the East Midlands and South Yorkshire (including HMP Ranby and HMP Moorland), with some office and home-working flexibility
💷 Salary: £33,437
www.sparkinside.org/were-hiring
This summer we've been delivering the Hero's Journey at HMP High Down & will be working 1:1 with the young men after the workshops, supporting them as they start to plan for a bright future that excites them ✨
Judging by these beaming smiles, we think it's safe to say it's going pretty well 😀
Judging by these beaming smiles, we think it's safe to say it's going pretty well 😀
August 12, 2025 at 8:29 AM
This summer we've been delivering the Hero's Journey at HMP High Down & will be working 1:1 with the young men after the workshops, supporting them as they start to plan for a bright future that excites them ✨
Judging by these beaming smiles, we think it's safe to say it's going pretty well 😀
Judging by these beaming smiles, we think it's safe to say it's going pretty well 😀
📢 We’ve been shortlisted! 📢
We’re proud to announce that our Black Hero’s Journey programme has been shortlisted for the Community Organisation: Race, Faith or Religion Award at this year’s National Diversity Awards, in association with HSBC UK!
Find out more ➡️ www.sparkinside.org/news/spark-i...
We’re proud to announce that our Black Hero’s Journey programme has been shortlisted for the Community Organisation: Race, Faith or Religion Award at this year’s National Diversity Awards, in association with HSBC UK!
Find out more ➡️ www.sparkinside.org/news/spark-i...
August 4, 2025 at 7:30 AM
📢 We’ve been shortlisted! 📢
We’re proud to announce that our Black Hero’s Journey programme has been shortlisted for the Community Organisation: Race, Faith or Religion Award at this year’s National Diversity Awards, in association with HSBC UK!
Find out more ➡️ www.sparkinside.org/news/spark-i...
We’re proud to announce that our Black Hero’s Journey programme has been shortlisted for the Community Organisation: Race, Faith or Religion Award at this year’s National Diversity Awards, in association with HSBC UK!
Find out more ➡️ www.sparkinside.org/news/spark-i...
🌟 JOB VACANCY: Service Delivery Manager, London/South East 🌟
📌 Position: Full-time, permanent
📍 Location: Primarily in prisons in London and the South East, including HMP High Down and HMP Coldingley
💼 Salary: £37,850
⏳ Deadline to apply: 9am on Friday 15th August
www.sparkinside.org/were-hiring
📌 Position: Full-time, permanent
📍 Location: Primarily in prisons in London and the South East, including HMP High Down and HMP Coldingley
💼 Salary: £37,850
⏳ Deadline to apply: 9am on Friday 15th August
www.sparkinside.org/were-hiring
We’re Hiring | Spark Inside
www.sparkinside.org
July 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
🌟 JOB VACANCY: Service Delivery Manager, London/South East 🌟
📌 Position: Full-time, permanent
📍 Location: Primarily in prisons in London and the South East, including HMP High Down and HMP Coldingley
💼 Salary: £37,850
⏳ Deadline to apply: 9am on Friday 15th August
www.sparkinside.org/were-hiring
📌 Position: Full-time, permanent
📍 Location: Primarily in prisons in London and the South East, including HMP High Down and HMP Coldingley
💼 Salary: £37,850
⏳ Deadline to apply: 9am on Friday 15th August
www.sparkinside.org/were-hiring
👋 Say hello to the newest member of Team Spark Inside! ✨
We’re delighted to welcome the fantastic Hannah (pictured right) who has joined us as our new Service Delivery Manager at HMP High Down, supporting young men to embark on their Hero’s Journey 🦸
We’re delighted to welcome the fantastic Hannah (pictured right) who has joined us as our new Service Delivery Manager at HMP High Down, supporting young men to embark on their Hero’s Journey 🦸
July 14, 2025 at 8:12 AM
👋 Say hello to the newest member of Team Spark Inside! ✨
We’re delighted to welcome the fantastic Hannah (pictured right) who has joined us as our new Service Delivery Manager at HMP High Down, supporting young men to embark on their Hero’s Journey 🦸
We’re delighted to welcome the fantastic Hannah (pictured right) who has joined us as our new Service Delivery Manager at HMP High Down, supporting young men to embark on their Hero’s Journey 🦸
We were extremely proud to be shortlisted in the Children & Youth Category of the Charity Awards and to receive the honour of being 'Highly Commended' by the panel 🏆 This recognition is a testament to the hard work & dedication of our wonderful team, and most of all, the young people we work with 🎉
July 9, 2025 at 8:46 AM
We were extremely proud to be shortlisted in the Children & Youth Category of the Charity Awards and to receive the honour of being 'Highly Commended' by the panel 🏆 This recognition is a testament to the hard work & dedication of our wonderful team, and most of all, the young people we work with 🎉
Introducing our 2024-25 Impact Report!
This year at Spark Inside has been defined by our growth, innovation and recognition. Through it all, one thing remains unchanged: our commitment to championing the power of coaching in the justice system.
Read the report: www.sparkinside.org/news/growth-...
This year at Spark Inside has been defined by our growth, innovation and recognition. Through it all, one thing remains unchanged: our commitment to championing the power of coaching in the justice system.
Read the report: www.sparkinside.org/news/growth-...
June 30, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Introducing our 2024-25 Impact Report!
This year at Spark Inside has been defined by our growth, innovation and recognition. Through it all, one thing remains unchanged: our commitment to championing the power of coaching in the justice system.
Read the report: www.sparkinside.org/news/growth-...
This year at Spark Inside has been defined by our growth, innovation and recognition. Through it all, one thing remains unchanged: our commitment to championing the power of coaching in the justice system.
Read the report: www.sparkinside.org/news/growth-...
🌟 NEW ROLE: Communications Manager 🌟
📌 Position: Full-time, permanent
🕒 Hours: 35 per week
📍 Location: Hybrid/London
💼 Salary: £37,850
⏳ Deadline to apply: Monday 14 July
Learn more and apply 👇
www.sparkinside.org/were-hiring
📌 Position: Full-time, permanent
🕒 Hours: 35 per week
📍 Location: Hybrid/London
💼 Salary: £37,850
⏳ Deadline to apply: Monday 14 July
Learn more and apply 👇
www.sparkinside.org/were-hiring
June 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🌟 NEW ROLE: Communications Manager 🌟
📌 Position: Full-time, permanent
🕒 Hours: 35 per week
📍 Location: Hybrid/London
💼 Salary: £37,850
⏳ Deadline to apply: Monday 14 July
Learn more and apply 👇
www.sparkinside.org/were-hiring
📌 Position: Full-time, permanent
🕒 Hours: 35 per week
📍 Location: Hybrid/London
💼 Salary: £37,850
⏳ Deadline to apply: Monday 14 July
Learn more and apply 👇
www.sparkinside.org/were-hiring
Nothing shows Spark Inside energy like unintentionally showing up in matching kit 👊
Welcome to the team Elfreda Kamanda & Reneece Williams, our two fantastic new Service Delivery Managers!
Welcome to the team Elfreda Kamanda & Reneece Williams, our two fantastic new Service Delivery Managers!
June 19, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Nothing shows Spark Inside energy like unintentionally showing up in matching kit 👊
Welcome to the team Elfreda Kamanda & Reneece Williams, our two fantastic new Service Delivery Managers!
Welcome to the team Elfreda Kamanda & Reneece Williams, our two fantastic new Service Delivery Managers!
🌟 Join Our Team – We're Hiring a Deputy Head of Service Delivery! 🌟
📌 Position: Full-time, permanent
🕒 Hours: 35 per week
💼 Salary: £43,500
⏳ Deadline: Monday 23 June
Ready to make a difference?
Learn more and apply 👉 www.sparkinside.org/were-hiring
📌 Position: Full-time, permanent
🕒 Hours: 35 per week
💼 Salary: £43,500
⏳ Deadline: Monday 23 June
Ready to make a difference?
Learn more and apply 👉 www.sparkinside.org/were-hiring
We’re Hiring | Spark Inside
www.sparkinside.org
June 5, 2025 at 9:27 AM
🌟 Join Our Team – We're Hiring a Deputy Head of Service Delivery! 🌟
📌 Position: Full-time, permanent
🕒 Hours: 35 per week
💼 Salary: £43,500
⏳ Deadline: Monday 23 June
Ready to make a difference?
Learn more and apply 👉 www.sparkinside.org/were-hiring
📌 Position: Full-time, permanent
🕒 Hours: 35 per week
💼 Salary: £43,500
⏳ Deadline: Monday 23 June
Ready to make a difference?
Learn more and apply 👉 www.sparkinside.org/were-hiring