Darren Burns @darrenburns60
Director of Diversity & Inclusion for The Timpson Group & Head of the Timpson Foundation. timpson.com UK Joined July 2014-
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If you are interested in employing prison leavers, check this out and speak to your local Employment Advisory Board. You’ll find a lot of superstars who are keen to join your business and be great additions to your team.
If you are interested in employing prison leavers, check this out and speak to your local Employment Advisory Board. You’ll find a lot of superstars who are keen to join your business and be great additions to your team.
There are skills shortages in hospitality, construction, IT, hairdressing, cleaning and many more. Ex-offenders who leave prison with qualifications in industry could help fill the gaps.
A colleague Steve, who’s a serving prisoner on day release, saved a customers life yesterday when they had a heart attack while shopping. His quick thinking, and past career as a paramedic, ensured the customer survived and is doing ok. Thanks Steve for being amazing.
This simple change in the law will cut reoffending, save the criminal justice system time and money, and improve outcomes for offenders who have served their time. #EndFridayReleases
This simple change in the law will cut reoffending, save the criminal justice system time and money, and improve outcomes for offenders who have served their time. #EndFridayReleases
Congrats to our latest Max superstar, who after doing 12 weeks on ROTL is now home and starting her permanent position tomorrow! Not a bad way to start the new year! #SecondChancesWithTimpson @HMPDownview @darrenburns60
18 months ago I set up the 1st prison Employment Advisory Board (EAB).Now all 92 release prisons in England and Wales have EAB’s,led by inspirational Chairs who help develop long term cultures of employment in the system,and get people jobs on release. Thanks for believing in me!
A huge “thank you” to my wonderful colleagues for achieving a record week…double digit up on last year! Have a rest and enjoy time with family and friends. And a big shout out to 86 of our colleagues who’ll be in prison over Xmas, back in the shops on the 27th on day release.
Great to see the women in our Max Speilmann training Academy in @HMPDownview putting their skills to the test 😀 I got this surprise birthday cake, card and mug when I visited last week. What a lovely gesture, I'm so proud that these ladies are my colleagues. #SecondChances
At Timpson we like to do things for free…all we ask is for a small donation to the Alex Timpson Trust. My late mother was a passionate foster carer, so all the money raised, plus a chunk we put in on top, has paid for 111 foster families to go on holiday this year. Thank you!
What an amazing day! Great to see so many employers looking to learn more about recruiting prison leavers. Its clear that more & more businesses are realising that hiring people with convictions is good for society & good for business. #SecondChances #Timpson #InclusiveWorkforce
Alternatively, we could stop sending so many people to prison. Just an idea. news.sky.com/story/governme…
Director of Diversity & Inclusion and head of the Timpson Foundation @darrenburns60 talks about why they employ talent from prisons. Two reasons: 1. Everyone deserves a second chance 2. It's good for business
We're proud to be signatories of the Care Leavers Covenant. Our culture of compassion and kindness means that we support efforts to increase employment opportunities to those who have experienced care. #CareLeaversWeek #CareLeavers #Timpson
We're proud to be signatories of the Care Leavers Covenant. Our culture of compassion and kindness means that we support efforts to increase employment opportunities to those who have experienced care. #CareLeaversWeek #CareLeavers #Timpson
Successful day spent interviewing in HMP East Sutton Park. Always impressed by the calibre of candidates. Pleased to say that 5 women have been offered positions with us on day release & will have an opportunity to learn new skills & reintegrate back into society. #WomenInPrison
As much as the girls love a visit from @darrenburns60 he wasn’t the most popular one in the room this time…Prob something to do with him arriving with our chairman, Sir John Timpson. Tea, biscuits and inspiring stories make for a fab day in work! @JamesTCobbler @HMPDownview
On this #FamBizFriday hear more about @JamesTCobbler #Timpsons @darrenburns60 fantastic #secondchances programmes. Timpson's, a great UK #familybusiness, actively live their values, demonstrably changing the lives of Ex-offenders & improving our society. familybusinessweek.co.uk/featured-busin…
On this #FamBizFriday hear more about @JamesTCobbler #Timpsons @darrenburns60 fantastic #secondchances programmes. Timpson's, a great UK #familybusiness, actively live their values, demonstrably changing the lives of Ex-offenders & improving our society. bit.ly/FBWTimpsons
It’s great to see some of our colleagues can now get on apprenticeships while on day release from prison. We have one colleague who’s started and is doing really well….fingers crossed many more will follow!
Max from @redemptionroast invites you to our virtual Hospitality Workshop this Thursday where he will share practical tips on how to recruit prison leavers➡️ Watch the video to find out why you should attend and hit the link to book your free space: seewhatsontheinside.com
It’s amazing that I have now have 150,000 followers who, like me, are passionate about running a business through kindness, recruiting people from prison who need that second chance, and are prepared to put values before profit. Thank you for following!

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