About Us Rise Now Foundation
Breaking the Cycle. Rebuilding Lives.
Our Mission
The Rise Again CIC empowers former offenders to break the cycle of re-offending by providing holistic support, skills training, and emotional resilience tools—helping them rebuild their lives, secure stable employment, and thrive as positive contributors to society. We reduce reoffending in the UK by providing holistic support to former offenders: Housing stability – Safe homes for a fresh start. Employment pathways – Skills training and employer partnerships. Mental wellbeing – Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) / Trauma-informed therapy and anger management. Community – Mentorship and advocacy to rebuild lives.
Our Vision
We believe no one should be defined by their past. Every person deserves the tools, support, and opportunity to rise again—stable housing, meaningful work, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Why We Exist
47% of UK prisoners reoffend within a year of release (Ministry of Justice, 2023). 60% of employers are hesitant to hire ex-offenders (Business in the Community, 2022). 1 in 4 homeless people have been in prison (Crisis, 2023). We address the root causes of reoffending—homelessness, unemployment, and untreated trauma—through evidence-based programs and partnerships with prisons, employers, and communities.
Our Approach
1. Stabilise Immediate housing, benefits assistance, and basic needs. 2. Equip Vocational training (e.g., CSCS cards, forklift licenses) and job coaching. 3. Empower Long-term mental health support and alumni networks to sustain progress.
Our Impact
Since 2025, we’ve have been implementing our missions to support individuals leave crime behind, with: 85% securing stable housing. 70% employed or in education within 6 months. 50% lower reoffending rate than the national average.
Support Group
1. Short-Sentence Prisoners (Under 12 months). 2. Homeless on Release. 3. Young Adults (18-25). 4. Women Offenders. 4. Parents in Prison. 4.Foreign Nationals. 5. Non-Violent Drug Offenders. 6. Ex-Armed Forces