His journey in numbers*: 

4 MONTHS employed by Redemption Roasters

288 HOURS working as a Barista

36 SHIFTS

O began his Redemption Journey on one of our in-custody training programmes and is now employed in one of our shops. 

In October 2022, O completes our three week barista course in HMP Pentonville; mainly because he has heard you get to drink lots of coffee! In February 2023, following a transfer to HMP High Down, O completes our barista and technician training. He enjoyed learning about coffee before and is motivated to further his skill set. 

In April 2023, he becomes a mentor for subsequent courses, helping the trainers deliver their programmes. He continues to spend time proactively practicing his own skills. 

Following release and community training, he joins Redemption Roasters Drury Lane in March 2024 and settles into his new role very quickly. In April, his curfew is removed and he moves into a new flat, allowing him to take on opening and closing shifts in the shop. 

O continues to thrive in the shop working two days a week, alongside taking an online network engineering course. 

He is a great example of someone who has taken the opportunity presented to him and continues to go from strength to strength as he seeks a more positive future for himself. 

*Data correct at time of writing.