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EF welcomes a new Chair of the Board

Thanking Tom Ebbutt and introducing David Moran as our new Chair As Tom Ebbutt, Trustee for Emerging Futures, moves on from the organisation we want

27 February 2026

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Kirklees and Birmingham awarded Lived Experience Charter status

Celebrating a milestone moment for our Birmingham and Kirklees teams Huge congratulations to our teams in Birmingham and Kirklees who have been awarded Lived Experience

5 February 2026

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2024/25 Annual Review

A year of impact and connection We’re pleased to present our 2024/25 Annual Review, showcasing the positive impact of our services and highlighting inspiring stories

19 November 2025

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At the gates: why it’s crucial prison leavers get the right support

The importance of prison link services to help reduce the risk of reoffending Reoffending among prison leavers remains a significant challenge in England and Wales.

20 February 2025

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Emerging Futures pays tribute to outgoing CEO

Grateful for the expertise and professionalism of Emerging Futures’ founder Emerging Futures has paid a special tribute to outgoing Chief Executive Ray Jenkins, thanking him

Emerging Futures 21 March 2024

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Welcoming Claire Bloor, EF’s new Chief Executive Officer

Emerging Futures announce new leadership In March, Emerging Futures Founder and CEO, Ray Jenkins, will move on from Emerging Futures as CEO, leaving way for

Emerging Futures 24 January 2024

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Introducing our new Chair of the Board

Welcome to Tom Ebbutt, Chair of the Board We are delighted to welcome Tom Ebbutt as our new Chair of the Board from April 2023.

Emerging Futures 22 March 2023

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Thank you and farewell to David Royce, Chair of Trustees (2015-2023)

A warm tribute to our departing Chair of Trustees, David Royce Emerging Futures wishes to say a fond farewell to David Royce who steps down

Emerging Futures 22 February 2023

Emerging Futures appoints Karen Hirst and James McDermott to lead high-quality service development across the UK.

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Welcoming two new Regional Heads of Operations

Emerging Futures appoints Karen Hirst and James McDermott to lead high-quality service development across the UK. The appointment of two new Regional Heads of Operations

Emerging Futures 16 November 2022

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EF welcomes a new Chair of the Board

Kirklees and Birmingham awarded Lived Experience Charter status

2024/25 Annual Review

At the gates: why it’s crucial prison leavers get the right support

Emerging Futures pays tribute to outgoing CEO

Welcoming Claire Bloor, EF’s new Chief Executive Officer

Introducing our new Chair of the Board

Thank you and farewell to David Royce, Chair of Trustees (2015-2023)

Welcoming two new Regional Heads of Operations

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