Ingeus is proud to have received a ‘Young Futures Award’ at the Police and Crime Commissioners’ Awards in recognition of the Young Adult and Peer Mentoring programme delivered at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) Ranby. This award celebrates the programme’s powerful impact on young adult offenders and its contribution to reducing violence and improving rehabilitation outcomes.
Commissioned by the Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire Violence Reduction Partnership (part of the Nottinghamshire Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner - NOPCC), the programme launched in July 2024 to support young adults aged 18–25 from Nottinghamshire. Its goal is to reduce violence inside and outside prison by building resilience, improving life skills, and creating strong support networks.
The engagement between the young adults and the staff at the prison has been exceptional and feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Service users have described the programme as “motivational,” “inspiring,” and “an eye-opener.”
One young man’s journey stood out in the award submission. Initially struggling with anger, he learned to recognise and manage his emotional triggers. His transformation was so significant that the facilitators of one of their ‘goals workshops’ invited him to support the new cohort of young people. He has since completed peer mentor training and enrolled in an Open University course.
The strong collaboration with the Violence Reduction Partnership and staff at HMP Ranby has been a vital element to the success. The flexibility and support from the NOPCC has allowed the programme to evolve and thrive in an environment that can be challenging.
Amy Cheetham, Team Manager, who brings extensive experience of working in custodial settings, commented:
“This award is a brilliant achievement for the programme and a reflection of the dedication, resilience and passion shown by everyone involved. We’ve worked hard to create a young adult programme shaped by lived experience, designed to break down barriers and truly engage the participants. We want young people to feel heard, whilst also creating opportunities for positive change – giving them the knowledge, tools and support to make confident choices for their future.”
This recognition is a wonderful milestone in our mission to support young people in making confident, positive choices for their future.
