StandOut
@standoutprogrammes.bsky.social
We empower people to make positive change, realise their potential, and rebuild their lives after prison.
📢 24 hours until the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge!
For one week - from 12 noon tomorrow - donations made via the Big Give will be DOUBLED.
Hear StandOut participants remind each other to draw on the courage & resilience they need to rebuild a life after prison 👉
For one week - from 12 noon tomorrow - donations made via the Big Give will be DOUBLED.
Hear StandOut participants remind each other to draw on the courage & resilience they need to rebuild a life after prison 👉
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December 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
📢 24 hours until the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge!
For one week - from 12 noon tomorrow - donations made via the Big Give will be DOUBLED.
Hear StandOut participants remind each other to draw on the courage & resilience they need to rebuild a life after prison 👉
For one week - from 12 noon tomorrow - donations made via the Big Give will be DOUBLED.
Hear StandOut participants remind each other to draw on the courage & resilience they need to rebuild a life after prison 👉
Seen our video for the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge?
It features powerful letters between StandOut participants – thoughtful, encouraging messages about the courage & resilience it takes to rebuild a life after prison.
Their words are raw, real, & full of hope 👉
It features powerful letters between StandOut participants – thoughtful, encouraging messages about the courage & resilience it takes to rebuild a life after prison.
Their words are raw, real, & full of hope 👉
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November 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Seen our video for the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge?
It features powerful letters between StandOut participants – thoughtful, encouraging messages about the courage & resilience it takes to rebuild a life after prison.
Their words are raw, real, & full of hope 👉
It features powerful letters between StandOut participants – thoughtful, encouraging messages about the courage & resilience it takes to rebuild a life after prison.
Their words are raw, real, & full of hope 👉
There's a week to go until the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge!
Our programme supports people to build the courage & resilience they need to leave the justice system behind and truly begin to thrive.
Hear participants remind each other of the strengths they share 👇
bit.ly/courageandre...
Our programme supports people to build the courage & resilience they need to leave the justice system behind and truly begin to thrive.
Hear participants remind each other of the strengths they share 👇
bit.ly/courageandre...
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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
There's a week to go until the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge!
Our programme supports people to build the courage & resilience they need to leave the justice system behind and truly begin to thrive.
Hear participants remind each other of the strengths they share 👇
bit.ly/courageandre...
Our programme supports people to build the courage & resilience they need to leave the justice system behind and truly begin to thrive.
Hear participants remind each other of the strengths they share 👇
bit.ly/courageandre...
Coaching is deeply embedded in our programme.
Fundamental is the belief that everyone can find their own answers and see change. Partnering with coaches, StandOut participants begin to believe it too.
This feedback sums up what we set out to achieve.
Read our Annual Report 👇
bit.ly/4hCU4cA
Fundamental is the belief that everyone can find their own answers and see change. Partnering with coaches, StandOut participants begin to believe it too.
This feedback sums up what we set out to achieve.
Read our Annual Report 👇
bit.ly/4hCU4cA
November 20, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Coaching is deeply embedded in our programme.
Fundamental is the belief that everyone can find their own answers and see change. Partnering with coaches, StandOut participants begin to believe it too.
This feedback sums up what we set out to achieve.
Read our Annual Report 👇
bit.ly/4hCU4cA
Fundamental is the belief that everyone can find their own answers and see change. Partnering with coaches, StandOut participants begin to believe it too.
This feedback sums up what we set out to achieve.
Read our Annual Report 👇
bit.ly/4hCU4cA
Employment reduces the risk of reoffending. But rebuilding a life after prison isn’t as simple as finding a job. StandOut supports people to first build stability.
Of those who engage with our support, and can access work, 48% of participants are employed within 6 months.
Read Ben's story 👇
Of those who engage with our support, and can access work, 48% of participants are employed within 6 months.
Read Ben's story 👇
November 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Employment reduces the risk of reoffending. But rebuilding a life after prison isn’t as simple as finding a job. StandOut supports people to first build stability.
Of those who engage with our support, and can access work, 48% of participants are employed within 6 months.
Read Ben's story 👇
Of those who engage with our support, and can access work, 48% of participants are employed within 6 months.
Read Ben's story 👇
Through coaching, we see extraordinary shifts in the mindsets and attitudes of the people we work with. Participants begin to have hope for a life beyond the prison gates.
This feedback from a StandOut participant sums up exactly what we set out to achieve.
Read our Annual Report 👇
bit.ly/4hCU4cA
This feedback from a StandOut participant sums up exactly what we set out to achieve.
Read our Annual Report 👇
bit.ly/4hCU4cA
November 13, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Through coaching, we see extraordinary shifts in the mindsets and attitudes of the people we work with. Participants begin to have hope for a life beyond the prison gates.
This feedback from a StandOut participant sums up exactly what we set out to achieve.
Read our Annual Report 👇
bit.ly/4hCU4cA
This feedback from a StandOut participant sums up exactly what we set out to achieve.
Read our Annual Report 👇
bit.ly/4hCU4cA
Prison erodes people’s confidence, motivation and hope for the future – often resulting in poor mental health and wellbeing.
In 2024-25, 77% of participants in our programme reported an improvement in their mental wellbeing.
Asad is one of them. Read his story 👇
TW: Suicidal ideation.
In 2024-25, 77% of participants in our programme reported an improvement in their mental wellbeing.
Asad is one of them. Read his story 👇
TW: Suicidal ideation.
November 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Prison erodes people’s confidence, motivation and hope for the future – often resulting in poor mental health and wellbeing.
In 2024-25, 77% of participants in our programme reported an improvement in their mental wellbeing.
Asad is one of them. Read his story 👇
TW: Suicidal ideation.
In 2024-25, 77% of participants in our programme reported an improvement in their mental wellbeing.
Asad is one of them. Read his story 👇
TW: Suicidal ideation.
📢 Could you be our Operations Manager?
Part of the 'engine room' of the org; you'll support our people & develop the processes that make things happen. An ideal role for someone with an interest in the justice system, who wants to empower people leaving London's prisons.
standout.org.uk/careers
Part of the 'engine room' of the org; you'll support our people & develop the processes that make things happen. An ideal role for someone with an interest in the justice system, who wants to empower people leaving London's prisons.
standout.org.uk/careers
November 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
📢 Could you be our Operations Manager?
Part of the 'engine room' of the org; you'll support our people & develop the processes that make things happen. An ideal role for someone with an interest in the justice system, who wants to empower people leaving London's prisons.
standout.org.uk/careers
Part of the 'engine room' of the org; you'll support our people & develop the processes that make things happen. An ideal role for someone with an interest in the justice system, who wants to empower people leaving London's prisons.
standout.org.uk/careers
It's #TrusteesWeek! The time of year when we celebrate the amazing contributions made by our trustees for our charity, and recognise the difference they make.
We'd like to say a huge thank you to our trustees for their commitment to empowering more people to rebuild their lives after prison.
We'd like to say a huge thank you to our trustees for their commitment to empowering more people to rebuild their lives after prison.
November 6, 2025 at 7:01 AM
It's #TrusteesWeek! The time of year when we celebrate the amazing contributions made by our trustees for our charity, and recognise the difference they make.
We'd like to say a huge thank you to our trustees for their commitment to empowering more people to rebuild their lives after prison.
We'd like to say a huge thank you to our trustees for their commitment to empowering more people to rebuild their lives after prison.
We're pleased to share our Annual Report for 2024-25.
Over the year, the crisis in our prisons & wider justice system rolled on, with the level of need ever greater & more complex. StandOut continued to support men caught up in it to rebuild their lives beyond it.
Read the report 👉 bit.ly/4hCU4cA
Over the year, the crisis in our prisons & wider justice system rolled on, with the level of need ever greater & more complex. StandOut continued to support men caught up in it to rebuild their lives beyond it.
Read the report 👉 bit.ly/4hCU4cA
November 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We're pleased to share our Annual Report for 2024-25.
Over the year, the crisis in our prisons & wider justice system rolled on, with the level of need ever greater & more complex. StandOut continued to support men caught up in it to rebuild their lives beyond it.
Read the report 👉 bit.ly/4hCU4cA
Over the year, the crisis in our prisons & wider justice system rolled on, with the level of need ever greater & more complex. StandOut continued to support men caught up in it to rebuild their lives beyond it.
Read the report 👉 bit.ly/4hCU4cA
StandOut is stepping onto one of the world's most iconic stages - the London Marathon - and we want you on the starting line.
We've secured two exclusive spots in 2026, and we're searching for keen runners & driven fundraisers to take on the challenge.
Get in touch by 5 November 👉 bit.ly/4o3Qwml
We've secured two exclusive spots in 2026, and we're searching for keen runners & driven fundraisers to take on the challenge.
Get in touch by 5 November 👉 bit.ly/4o3Qwml
October 23, 2025 at 6:01 AM
StandOut is stepping onto one of the world's most iconic stages - the London Marathon - and we want you on the starting line.
We've secured two exclusive spots in 2026, and we're searching for keen runners & driven fundraisers to take on the challenge.
Get in touch by 5 November 👉 bit.ly/4o3Qwml
We've secured two exclusive spots in 2026, and we're searching for keen runners & driven fundraisers to take on the challenge.
Get in touch by 5 November 👉 bit.ly/4o3Qwml
There's still time to apply for our Community Coach role!
Deadline: Tomorrow (22 October), 12pm.
For more information, and to apply 👇
standout.org.uk/careers
Deadline: Tomorrow (22 October), 12pm.
For more information, and to apply 👇
standout.org.uk/careers
October 21, 2025 at 6:01 AM
There's still time to apply for our Community Coach role!
Deadline: Tomorrow (22 October), 12pm.
For more information, and to apply 👇
standout.org.uk/careers
Deadline: Tomorrow (22 October), 12pm.
For more information, and to apply 👇
standout.org.uk/careers
🏃 Last weekend, 27 runners took on the Royal Parks Half for StandOut, raising almost £13,000 (so far).
Help them get to £15,000? bit.ly/4nKaqlW
Any donation, large or small, will enable us to support more men leaving prison to rebuild their lives.
A huge thanks to our runners, and you.
Help them get to £15,000? bit.ly/4nKaqlW
Any donation, large or small, will enable us to support more men leaving prison to rebuild their lives.
A huge thanks to our runners, and you.
October 20, 2025 at 6:01 AM
🏃 Last weekend, 27 runners took on the Royal Parks Half for StandOut, raising almost £13,000 (so far).
Help them get to £15,000? bit.ly/4nKaqlW
Any donation, large or small, will enable us to support more men leaving prison to rebuild their lives.
A huge thanks to our runners, and you.
Help them get to £15,000? bit.ly/4nKaqlW
Any donation, large or small, will enable us to support more men leaving prison to rebuild their lives.
A huge thanks to our runners, and you.
Huge thanks to our amazing team of Royal Parks Half runners who tackled yesterday's 13.1 miles to support our work!
If you're feeling inspired, please make all the early morning, blisters, and aching muscles worth it, by donating here: bit.ly/4nKaqlW
Pictured: our friends at Clarasys.
If you're feeling inspired, please make all the early morning, blisters, and aching muscles worth it, by donating here: bit.ly/4nKaqlW
Pictured: our friends at Clarasys.
October 16, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Huge thanks to our amazing team of Royal Parks Half runners who tackled yesterday's 13.1 miles to support our work!
If you're feeling inspired, please make all the early morning, blisters, and aching muscles worth it, by donating here: bit.ly/4nKaqlW
Pictured: our friends at Clarasys.
If you're feeling inspired, please make all the early morning, blisters, and aching muscles worth it, by donating here: bit.ly/4nKaqlW
Pictured: our friends at Clarasys.
Our offer of support to people leaving prison is open-ended. We're there for as long as someone needs us.
Want to be part of this, and support people leaving prison to rebuild their lives in the community?
Apply for our Community Coach role by 12pm, 22 October!
👉 standout.org.uk/careers
Want to be part of this, and support people leaving prison to rebuild their lives in the community?
Apply for our Community Coach role by 12pm, 22 October!
👉 standout.org.uk/careers
October 14, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Our offer of support to people leaving prison is open-ended. We're there for as long as someone needs us.
Want to be part of this, and support people leaving prison to rebuild their lives in the community?
Apply for our Community Coach role by 12pm, 22 October!
👉 standout.org.uk/careers
Want to be part of this, and support people leaving prison to rebuild their lives in the community?
Apply for our Community Coach role by 12pm, 22 October!
👉 standout.org.uk/careers
🏃 Today's the day - it's the Royal Parks Half Marathon!
Our team of 27 runners is getting ready to take on 13.1 miles for StandOut - to raise funds for our vital work with men leaving London's prisons.
Help them make every mile worth it, by sponsoring them: bit.ly/4nKaqlW
Our team of 27 runners is getting ready to take on 13.1 miles for StandOut - to raise funds for our vital work with men leaving London's prisons.
Help them make every mile worth it, by sponsoring them: bit.ly/4nKaqlW
October 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM
🏃 Today's the day - it's the Royal Parks Half Marathon!
Our team of 27 runners is getting ready to take on 13.1 miles for StandOut - to raise funds for our vital work with men leaving London's prisons.
Help them make every mile worth it, by sponsoring them: bit.ly/4nKaqlW
Our team of 27 runners is getting ready to take on 13.1 miles for StandOut - to raise funds for our vital work with men leaving London's prisons.
Help them make every mile worth it, by sponsoring them: bit.ly/4nKaqlW
This Sunday, 27 runners will take on the Royal Parks Half Marathon in London for StandOut.
Their goal? To raise vital funds to support men to rebuild their lives after prison, through coaching and practical support.
To cheer them on, sponsor them: bit.ly/4nKaqlW
Their goal? To raise vital funds to support men to rebuild their lives after prison, through coaching and practical support.
To cheer them on, sponsor them: bit.ly/4nKaqlW
StandOut x Royal Parks Half 2025
This October, our fantastic team of runners will take on the Royal Parks Half! We hope you’ll join them in supporting StandOut. Put your best foot forward and donate to empower more people leaving pri...
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October 10, 2025 at 10:49 AM
This Sunday, 27 runners will take on the Royal Parks Half Marathon in London for StandOut.
Their goal? To raise vital funds to support men to rebuild their lives after prison, through coaching and practical support.
To cheer them on, sponsor them: bit.ly/4nKaqlW
Their goal? To raise vital funds to support men to rebuild their lives after prison, through coaching and practical support.
To cheer them on, sponsor them: bit.ly/4nKaqlW
In a place where people are defined by their past, the StandOut course creates space for something different: a future built on strengths, not shame.
Hannah reflects on how a mock interview workshop in prison revealed the power of a strengths-based approach to build confidence, self-worth & hope.
Hannah reflects on how a mock interview workshop in prison revealed the power of a strengths-based approach to build confidence, self-worth & hope.
More than just a mock interview — StandOut
In this blog, Communications and Policy Manager, Hannah, reflects on a mock interview workshop at Pentonville prison and how it revealed the power of a strengths-based approach to build confidence,…
www.standout.org.uk
October 9, 2025 at 6:01 AM
In a place where people are defined by their past, the StandOut course creates space for something different: a future built on strengths, not shame.
Hannah reflects on how a mock interview workshop in prison revealed the power of a strengths-based approach to build confidence, self-worth & hope.
Hannah reflects on how a mock interview workshop in prison revealed the power of a strengths-based approach to build confidence, self-worth & hope.
The transformations at last week's graduation were extraordinary. Men who once struggled to speak in a group stood before a room of strangers, sharing what they’d gained over the course - confidence, belonging, feeling better in themselves.
Create time and space for people to grow, and they thrive.
Create time and space for people to grow, and they thrive.
October 2, 2025 at 6:00 AM
The transformations at last week's graduation were extraordinary. Men who once struggled to speak in a group stood before a room of strangers, sharing what they’d gained over the course - confidence, belonging, feeling better in themselves.
Create time and space for people to grow, and they thrive.
Create time and space for people to grow, and they thrive.
In a place where people are defined by their past, the StandOut course creates space for something different: a future built on strengths, not shame.
Hannah reflects on how a mock interview workshop in prison revealed the power of a strengths-based approach to build confidence, self-worth & hope.
Hannah reflects on how a mock interview workshop in prison revealed the power of a strengths-based approach to build confidence, self-worth & hope.
More than just a mock interview — StandOut
In this blog, Communications and Policy Manager, Hannah, reflects on a mock interview workshop at Pentonville prison and how it revealed the power of a strengths-based approach to build confidence,…
www.standout.org.uk
September 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM
In a place where people are defined by their past, the StandOut course creates space for something different: a future built on strengths, not shame.
Hannah reflects on how a mock interview workshop in prison revealed the power of a strengths-based approach to build confidence, self-worth & hope.
Hannah reflects on how a mock interview workshop in prison revealed the power of a strengths-based approach to build confidence, self-worth & hope.
We welcome the inspection of Approved Premises. Participants tell us of bad experiences at APs, or of a reluctance to stay at one because of their reputation for drugs, antisocial behaviour, lack of safety or privacy & substandard conditions. Progress for transparency, quality & accountability.
First Approved Premises report published – HM Inspectorate of Probation
Inspecting probation and
youth justice services.
hmiprobation.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk
September 24, 2025 at 6:00 AM
We welcome the inspection of Approved Premises. Participants tell us of bad experiences at APs, or of a reluctance to stay at one because of their reputation for drugs, antisocial behaviour, lack of safety or privacy & substandard conditions. Progress for transparency, quality & accountability.
Last week, we celebrated graduation at HMPs Wandsworth & Wormwood Scrubs with participants who had completed our three-week course.
One of the most powerful moments is when participants are invited to the front to receive their certificate - alongside a list of personal affirmations and challenges.
One of the most powerful moments is when participants are invited to the front to receive their certificate - alongside a list of personal affirmations and challenges.
Focusing on your strengths in prison — StandOut
People in prison are constantly reminded of their mistakes. So, what happens when you are instead reminded of your strengths? In this blog, Rosie, one of our coaches, shares how affirmations and…
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September 18, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Last week, we celebrated graduation at HMPs Wandsworth & Wormwood Scrubs with participants who had completed our three-week course.
One of the most powerful moments is when participants are invited to the front to receive their certificate - alongside a list of personal affirmations and challenges.
One of the most powerful moments is when participants are invited to the front to receive their certificate - alongside a list of personal affirmations and challenges.
StandOut received a mention in this week's HMIP report on HMP Wormwood Scrubs.
We're pleased to see programmes like ours, which have a positive impact on the confidence, resilience, and mental wellbeing of men in prison, being highlighted.
Read the report: bit.ly/4mdYLdM
We're pleased to see programmes like ours, which have a positive impact on the confidence, resilience, and mental wellbeing of men in prison, being highlighted.
Read the report: bit.ly/4mdYLdM
September 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM
StandOut received a mention in this week's HMIP report on HMP Wormwood Scrubs.
We're pleased to see programmes like ours, which have a positive impact on the confidence, resilience, and mental wellbeing of men in prison, being highlighted.
Read the report: bit.ly/4mdYLdM
We're pleased to see programmes like ours, which have a positive impact on the confidence, resilience, and mental wellbeing of men in prison, being highlighted.
Read the report: bit.ly/4mdYLdM