Enterprise
Across the country and beyond, we’re helping people rebuild their lives through training, employment and Christian support.
We work with ex-offenders and those at risk of offending in businesses based in Manchester, London, Canada and South Africa. Through this work we give people the chance to overcome the cycles of reoffending and continue to transform their lives as they grow in their relationship with Jesus.
Our two-year programme starts with providing full time jobs in one of our businesses, gaining valuable work experience and skills as well as on the job training and support.
According to The Ministry of Justice, the national reoffending rate over 9 years is 75% but here at the MEC, it’s 13% over 10 years! And 100% of our programme graduates move on to gain further employment. Find out more below.
Celebrating 10 Years Of The MEC
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Global Enterprise
Our enterprise model is being taken across the world to our international hubs in Canada and South Africa and is seeing lives transformed.
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Neal Street Espresso
Located in Covent Garden, Neal Street Espresso is a coffee shop with a difference – serving the best quality specialist coffee whilst also offering new hope to ex-offenders looking to transform their lives.
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The Mess Café
With every coffee bought, you’ll be helping support those leaving prison and getting them get back on their feet.
Find out moreStories From Our Enterprise
More Than We Can Ask Or Imagine
For 33 years we’ve been desperate to see every young person and community changed by Jesus. Looking ahead, we know God has so much more for us and we’re excited for what’s still to come.
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‘God Heard And Answered My Prayers’
Addicted to drugs and living on the streets, Jason was at rock bottom when he prayed to God for help. ‘I heard a voice telling me to go to Union Gospel Mission and there my new life started’, he said. Read his story.
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