OUR MISSION

At Futures Unlocked, we’re committed to giving ex-prisoners the support they need to break free from cycles of crime and build a better future. By walking alongside individuals as they rebuild their lives, we’re not just reducing re-offending—we’re helping create safer, stronger communities across Warwickshire and Coventry.

Our journey

Futures Unlocked began with a simple but powerful observation from the Chaplaincy team at HM Glen Parva Young Offenders Institute: too many young people were leaving prison with nothing—no support, no guidance, and few options. Inspired by a pioneering model from Canada, they launched a local initiative to fill that gap.

As one of our early clients put it:

“You get chucked out of prison with £46 and that’s just the start of it. Futures Unlocked helped me get through those first few weeks with financial support to get basic things that the £46 did not cover. Without this I know that I would have earned it the only way I knew how.”

Since our founding in 2006, we’ve grown from Leicester roots to establishing a strong presence in Warwickshire, with further expansion into Coventry since 2018. Our work is made possible through the support of the National Probation Service, the Police and Crime Commissioner, Lloyds Bank Foundation, Allen Lane Foundation, IOM, and the Rugby Community Safety Partnership.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

• 1172 people supported so far …

• 120 trained mentors

• Support from many agencies, companies, churches and individuals.

• A re-offending rate over 52% lower than the national average.

Futures Unlocked isn’t just a name. It’s a promise that with the right support, change is always possible.