2026 Rebuild & Recruit: Business & Prison Workforce

Description

Following the success of last year’s event, Doncaster Chamber is proud to announce that Rebuild and Recruit: Business and Prison Workforce is returning for a second year. This event provides businesses with an inside perspective on how hiring ex-offenders can support rehabilitation and create employment opportunities for current and former offenders, while strengthening connections between prisons and employers. Attendees will also have the opportunity to tour the facility and see first-hand the work being done to upskill and develop offenders, helping to ensure they are better prepared to seek employment and successfully re-enter society upon release.

We are delighted to be working with HMP Moorland, HMP Hatfield, HMP Lindholme and Serco (HMP Doncaster) in line with the support this will have on the wider community and our dedicated to delivering sustained improvements to public safety, business confidence and visitor experience into the city centre. .

What to Expect
☕ Tea/Coffee
🫂 Build your network - exchange ideas, share experiences & create new partnerships.
🌟 Panel session to support businesses on hiring ex offenders, the opportunities, challenges & wider community impact.
🎗️Support in the rehabilitation of offenders and the impact this has on the wider community.
👗Comfortable, modest, and practical attire (see below for further details).
🏢 Tour HMP Moorland Prison Industries Complex
 🤝 Meet the Doncaster Chamber Team. Book events and membership reviews or ask any questions you might have

The Conversation

• Addressing myths whilst covering the social impact and practical considerations

• Show the extensive support on offer to businesses

• Focusing on the opportunity & potential within the prison workforce.

• Emphasise connection & collaboration to fill skills gaps. 

• Supporting business to build inclusive workforces whilst contributing towards reducing anti-social behaviour, reoffending and homelessness. 

• Offer businesses the opportunity to tap into an underutilised pool of talent. 

Panel

Target Audience
Businesses who can support in the hiring of offenders into job roles across the region upon release. 

Agenda (subject to change)

Arrival from 8:15am you will be given an allocated arrival time to allow for Check-in, security clearance, registration.

9am – 10:15am Prison Tours (Group Staggered Format)

• Group 1 arrival 08:45 - 9am check in 9am to 10am tour 
• Group 2 arrival 09:00 - 9.15 check in 9.15am to 10am tour
• Group 3 arrival 09:15 - 9.30 check in 9.30am to 10.15am tour
• Group 4 arrival 09:30 - 9.45am check in 9.45am to 10.15am tour

10:45am -11am Welcome Address
11am -12pm Panel Discussion 
12pm -12:20pm Q+A & Closing Address
12:30 Finish & Depart 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Please bring photo ID on the day (ideally an in-date Driving License or Passport), you will not be permitted into the establishment without this.

• Late Arrivals will not be permitted. Should you need to leave this event earlier than the planned finish time, please inform the Chamber prior to attending the event.

• Please leave all prohibited items in vehicles such as phones, smartwatches, laptops, unsealed liquids, vape refills, cigarettes etc as these are not permitted to be brought into the prison. If you have any queries specifically then please ask and we can advise.

• As this is a prison-based event, please ensure your clothing is appropriate for the setting. Out of respect for the environment and in line with security expectations, we kindly ask that you avoid low-cut or revealing clothing, short skirts or dresses, and high heels. Comfortable, modest, and practical attire is recommended.

• ​There is a visitors car park on your right-hand side as you turn into the prison and the prison will be on your left. You will be met at the gate by a staff member to support.