The Clink Charity, renowned for reducing reoffending by training and rehabilitating people in prison, unveils its Spring hampers, curated by students at The Clink Bakery in HMP Brixton.

The delectable hampers are now on sale through The Clink Charity’s website and have been created by talented individuals working in The Clink Bakery who are training towards their City & Guilds qualifications in General Patisserie and Confectionery.

The Clink Bakery, which was recently awarded the Social Enterprise Bakery of the Year, is rooted in its aim to provide transformative education and employment opportunities for those leaving prison.

In 2023 alone, the bakery trained 20 students and awarded eight qualifications, including Level 2 Patisserie and Nutrition certifications. These achievements are just one example of The Clink Charity’s overall commitment to reducing reoffending rates and empowering individuals for successful reintegration into society.

Each Spring hamper is a testament to the students’ creativity, knowledge and skill, the hampers feature an enticing selection of sweet and savoury ingredients, including:
Strawberry, coconut, and ruby chocolate brittle
Pistachio, almond, and sour cherry biscotti
Mixed berry meringues
Earl Grey and lemon shortbread
Clotted cream fudge
Salted toffee and peanut popcorn
Parmesan and cheddar cheese sables
Chocolate and vanilla sandwich cookies
Seville orangettes
Furthermore, every hamper includes a bottle of Dry Dragon Kombucha, wholemeal flour from Brixton Windmill, a recipe card, and a 10-year anniversary of The Clink recipe book.

Yvonne Thomas, Chief Executive of The Clink Charity, said: “Our goal at the bakery, and across the charity, is to help people develop practical skills that can help them rebuild their lives.

“As such, these hampers are a wonderful showcase of our students’ ability and creativity. We expect them to be very popular and customers can be assured that each purchase supports our work in reducing reoffending.”

With each purchase, customers not only experience spring food delights but will also contribute directly to The Clink Charity’s vital work in reducing reoffending and supporting students in rebuilding their lives. There were over 800 individuals trained and 550 NVQ qualifications delivered in 2023 alone.

Priced at £85, these Spring hampers offer a way to support The Clink Charity.