Inclusive Leadership Event
2nd February 2025
In Partnership with
Join us on 2nd Feb for an exclusive event in partnership with the LTE Group designed for senior leaders to explore the benefits of employing prison leavers. The event will provide you with the opportunity to visit a Category D facility, understand how employer partnerships work, and discover how purpose-driven businesses are creating social value and positive impact through supportive, inclusive recruitment.
Attendees will gain unique insights through first-hand experiences and discover successful strategies from employers already making a difference. Through workshops, listening sessions, success stories, and a tour of Thorn Cross Prison’s skills facilities, participants will leave with a clearer understanding of the benefits of employing prison leavers and how inclusive employment can create meaningful social and business impact.
Agenda
✅ Myth-busting workshop✅ Learning how to motivate challenging people
✅ Listening session with current prisoners
✅ Employer success story & how you can get involved
✅ Tour of the prison & skills workshops
About Thorn Cross Prison
Thorn Cross Prison is a Category D facility with a strong focus on education, skills development, and preparing individuals for successful reintegration into society. The prison offers a wide range of training and vocational courses, including construction crafts, horticulture, hospitality and catering, and rail construction (NVQ Level 2).
Through partnerships with national and local employers, Thorn Cross provides opportunities for work placements both during custody and on release, helping residents gain practical experience and build confidence. The prison’s approach combines structured learning with real-world application, ensuring individuals leave with skills, knowledge, and motivation to contribute positively to their communities and workplaces.
As part of this event you will:
✅ Connect with like-minded senior leaders who are exploring inclusive hiring and purpose-driven leadership, in an open and supportive environment.
✅ Hear first-hand experiences from prison leavers and employers who are already creating a positive impact through inclusive recruitment.
✅ Learn practical strategies and approaches to inclusive employment that can be applied in your own organisation.
✅ Gain new insights, ideas, and perspectives on how purpose-driven leadership can create social value and strengthen your workforce.
✅ Explore Thorn Cross Prison’s skills facilities and discover how education, training, and employer partnerships are helping individuals succeed.
Event Details
📅Date: 2nd Feb 2026
⏲️Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
📍Location: Thorn Cross Prison, Warrington, WA4 4RL
About the Manufacturers' Alliance
Established in 2013, the Manufacturers' Alliance is an independently owned business, with an overarching passion to support the manufacturing community at the heart of our economy.
We are the go to organisation for business leaders in the manufacturing sector that want to develop modern leadership skills, lead a high performing team and be a force for good in the world.
Business owners and leaders that join the Manufacturers’ Alliance are lifelong learners that want to continue to develop themselves in order to remain effective. They are progressive and have a strong desire to continue to improve. They love be around like-minded manufacturers, and share challenges and ideas with each other. And most importantly, they don’t have big egos. They are humble, supportive and open to doing things differently.
When you join the Manufacturers’ Alliance, you are joining a like-minded community that will support and encourage you on your journey towards sustainable business growth and leadership excellence. You will be part of a cause that makes a positive difference in the world.
About LTE Group
LTE Group is one of the UK’s leading education and skills providers, dedicated to helping people gain the knowledge, confidence and qualifications they need to succeed. Their work within Thorn Cross Prison supports residents through high-quality vocational training and personal development programmes that prepare individuals for meaningful employment.
By working closely with employers, LTE Group creates clear pathways into work and helps organisations connect with motivated individuals who are ready to contribute and grow. Their partnership with Thorn Cross Prison plays a vital role in shaping inclusive employment practices and supporting businesses that want to create positive social value through purpose-driven recruitment.
"Let there be no doubt. Education should be at the heart of the prison system... Prisoners are in prison because they have done wrong. But once they have served their time, it is just... and in the interests of their communities that they have... the chance to re-enter society successfully, to find work, to live fullfilling lives. If education is the engine of social mobility, it is also the engine of prisoner rehabilitation."
Dame Sally Coates, Unlocking Potential: A review of education in prison (May 2016), Ministry of Justice
FAQ's
Who can attend the event?
The event is for senior leaders who are interested in exploring inclusive recruitment.
Do I need to be a member of the Manufacturers’ Alliance to attend?
No, the event is open to both members and non-members.
What is the cost to attend?
There is no cost to attend and is free to both members and non-members.
Who else will be attending the event?
The event will be attended by other senior leaders, typically Managing Directors and Owners of Manufacturing Companies.
What if I would like to attend an event but can’t make the date?
Don’t worry, we’ll be holding more events throughout the year, register your details and a member of our team will be in touch with you to share details of upcoming events we have.
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