Working Chance

Unlocking Women's Potential


We are Working Chance - the UK's only employment charity solely for women with convictions. We provide specialist employability support that is tailored to each woman, for as long as it's needed - helping them to find jobs, work experience or education and training opportunities. 
 
The women that we support face multiple challenges to rebuild their lives and find jobs after a conviction, including trauma, mental health difficulties, stigma and poverty. Employment plays a key role in helping women to rebuild their lives and we work tirelessly to make sure that every woman can find the right opportunity that suits their skills, needs and interests. Since 2009, we have supported thousands of women into employment, providing a future where she and her family can flourish.
 
“Working Chance made me realise that I am a valuable member of society, that I am worthy of a career and that I have the necessary skills and experience to find meaningful employment.” Hannah, Working Chance client. 
 
The demand for our work is increasing, and we currently have a waiting list of women who need our support. By taking on a challenge for Working Chance, you'll be helping us to reach more women so that they can rebuild their lives through employment for themselves and their families.

How Your Support Helps

By taking on a challenge for Working Chance, this is the impact you'll have:
  • You will be helping us to reach more women so that we can be there for everyone who needs us.
  • You will be helping us continue to provide personalised employment support tailored to each woman, designed to help her find the right opportunity where she can thrive.
  • You will be part of a powerful community of allies who stand together with the women that we support every day.
  • We'll be here to provide lots of support and encouragement and to tell you about the impact your fundraising has had.
And this is the phenomenal difference your support could make:
  • £150 could provide 6 women with specialist support on disclosing their convictions to employers
  • £300 could support one woman to find a placement that suits her skills and interests
  • £1,475 could fund one woman's journey through our full employability support service, helping her to rebuild her life after a conviction

Featured Events

Check out these featured events from this charity

Womens Run Series Battersea Park - 5KM

Jul 4, 2026 - Jul 4, 2026

Battersea Park, Central Ave, London SW11 4NJ, UK

Registration Price:£20
Fundraising Amount:£150

Womens Run Series Battersea Park - 10KM

Jul 4, 2026 - Jul 4, 2026

Battersea Park, Central Ave, London SW11 4NJ, UK

Registration Price:£20
Fundraising Amount:£175

Saucony Run Shoreditch - Half Marathon

Sep 20, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026

188 New N Rd, London N1 6TA, UK

Registration Price:£20
Fundraising Amount:£250
Registration Closed

Inflatable 5K - Kempton - 5K

Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 3, 2026

Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Rd E, Sunbury-on-Thames TW16 5AQ, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£150

Hampton Court Palace 10k - October

Oct 11, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026

Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU, UK

Registration Price:£20
Fundraising Amount:£200

Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon - October

Oct 11, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026

Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU, UK

Registration Price:£25
Fundraising Amount:£275

London Landmarks Half Marathon

Apr 4, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027

London, UK

Registration Price:£35
Fundraising Amount:£375

Manchester Marathon

Apr 18, 2027 - Apr 18, 2027

Talbot Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0PX, UK

Registration Price:£35
Fundraising Amount:£500

HOKA Hackney Half

May 16, 2027 - May 16, 2027

Homerton Rd, London E9 5PF, UK

Registration Price:£25
Fundraising Amount:£375

All Events

What's coming up in the run for charity events calendar? It’s never too late to join one of these great events.

Registration Closed

Run Dorney Lake 5k - June

Jun 6, 2026 - Jun 6, 2026

Dorney Lake, Off Court Lane, Windsor, Berks, SL4 6QP

Registration Price:£28
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
Registration Closed

Run Dorney Lake 10k - June

Jun 6, 2026 - Jun 6, 2026

Dorney Lake, Off Court Lane, Windsor, Berks, SL4 6QP

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
Registration Closed

Run Dorney Lake Half Marathon - June

Jun 6, 2026 - Jun 6, 2026

Dorney Lake, Off Court Lane, Windsor, Berks, SL4 6QP

Registration Price:£34
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
Registration Closed

160ft Battersea Park Bungee Jump - 6 June

Jun 6, 2026 - Jun 6, 2026

Parking lot, Carriage Dr N, London SW11 4BE, UK

Registration Price:£105
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
Registration Closed

Tough Mudder - Scotland 15K - Saturday

Jun 6, 2026 - Jun 6, 2026

Queensferry, South Queensferry EH30 9RW, UK

Registration Price:£105
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
Registration Closed

Inflatable 5K - Lincoln - 15K

Jun 6, 2026 - Jun 6, 2026

Lincoln Showground, Lincolnshire. LN2 2NA

Registration Price:£57
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
Registration Closed

Inflatable 5K - Lincoln - 10K

Jun 6, 2026 - Jun 6, 2026

Grange De Lings, Lincoln LN2 2NA, UK

Registration Price:£47
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
Registration Closed

Inflatable 5K - Lincoln - 5K

Jun 6, 2026 - Jun 6, 2026

Lincoln Showground, Lincolnshire. LN2 2NA

Registration Price:£37
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
Registration Closed

Inflatable 5K - Lincoln - 2.5K

Jun 6, 2026 - Jun 6, 2026

Grange De Lings, Lincoln LN2 2NA, UK

Registration Price:£31
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
Registration Closed

Tough Mudder - Scotland 5K - Saturday

Jun 6, 2026 - Jun 6, 2026

Queensferry, South Queensferry EH30 9RW, UK

Registration Price:£105
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
Registration Closed

Leeds Running Festival 5K - June

Jun 7, 2026 - Jun 7, 2026

Mansion Ln, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2HH, UK

Registration Price:£26
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.
Registration Closed

Weybridge 5k

Jun 7, 2026 - Jun 7, 2026

Bridge St., Walton-on-Thames KT12 1AR, UK

Registration Price:£28
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.