EFFRR

The Employers’ Forum for Reducing Re-offending (EFFRR) is a group of local and national employers that provide job opportunities for offenders.

To join EFFRR or to find out more, please complete the form in the Sign-up to EFFRR section.

 

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Did you know that recruiting an offender could hold the key to your business’ future expansion?

 

PPDG are working with businesses throughout the UK as part of an innovative employer engagement programme, designed to improve both the recruitment practices of employers and the job prospects of offenders.

The National Offender Management Service (NOMS) programme - part-financed by the European Union - is focused on the management of EFFRR (Employers' Forum for Reducing Re-offending), a core forum of local and national employers including Cisco, Greggs and Marks & Spencer and is chaired by Timpson CEO, James Timpson.

 
Why should I join EFFRR?  We have the contacts that can help you access services including:

• Free, time-saving & tailored recruitment services
• Competent, reliable & fully-trained candidates
• Pre-screening & job matching services
• Funds to support the training & recruitment of offenders
• Dedicated aftercare services providing on-going advice & support
• Creating links and networks
• Strengthening your CSR agenda

 

EFFRR members will also receive invitations to local networking events, access to a private members website and receipt of a quarterly newsletter.

Most importantly, we wish to develop a two-way proactive relationship with you to support you through your journey with EFFRR.  

Want to find out more about EFFRR? Click here

 

 

Case Study - Overton Recycling

 

EFFRR member, Dean Overton, is Managing Director of a Black Country based recycling firm, Overton Recycling Ltd which was formed in 2002.

More than ten years on and the company now employs some 100 staff with major contracts to recycle anything from refrigeration equipment and televisions to air conditioning units and obsolete computers.

Dean firmly believes business has a responsibility to provide employment opportunities for those leaving prison and probation.

In this film clip he explains his reasons why.