Key4Life Information

Founded in response to the 2011 London riots, Key4Life’s mission is to reduce youth reoffending through the delivery of an innovative 7-Step rehabilitation programme for those in prison or at risk of incarceration. We run programmes across London, Bristol and the Southwest, the Midlands and the Northwest. With its innovative mix of horse therapy, music, football, mentoring and employability workshops, our programme tackles the root causes of offending and has a remarkable track record for transforming the lives of ex-offenders and helping them into employment: • Just 7% of Key4Life’s participants reoffend, versus a Government rate of 64% • 60% secure employment or training, versus a Government rate of 15% The cost of putting one participant through the Key4Life programme is £4,700 versus the average annual cost of a prison place in England and Wales of 50,000 (Prison Reform Trust, June 2023). Independent research by Bean Research shows £13.46 of social value is generated for every £1 spent on Key4Life. Over 90 businesses support Key4Life across a range of sectors including hospitality, insurance, music and construction. We are currently targeting more businesses to offer apprenticeships, workshops, work tasters, training and/or jobs to young people with offending backgrounds. Work tasters - carefully pre-screened and co-ordinated by Key4Life – provide a low-risk way to meet talented young men with convictions, while giving them the fresh chance they deserve to make a new start. If you’re interested in supporting Key4Life or would like further information, please get in touch: info@key4life.org.uk