Legacie, which has been delivering some of Liverpool’s most prominent commercial and residential development schemes, welcomed its 50th prison leaver on a flagship back-to-work programme this week.
The property development and construction business boosted a government drive to get prison leavers in 2016 and has since supported over 50 people reset their lives by providing training and career development opportunities.
The business has provided ex-offenders with access to jobs and training courses in construction, joinery, bricklaying and scaffolding in effort to help them reintegrate back into the workforce.
Legacie has worked with HMP Thorn Cross on the scheme.
Juliette McMahon, head of HR at Legacie, commented:
“We understand that everyone has a past, but, regardless of background, we want to help people build a successful future. As a business, we recognise the importance of social mobility and are passionate about working with people to help turn their lives around.
“Our 50th prison leaver is a landmark moment for us and we are proud to have reached this milestone. We have plans to expand our work in this area even further.”
Gavin Currie, managing director at Legacie, added:
“We are pleased to join some of the biggest organisations in the country in employing ex-offenders and helping them to reintegrate into society. This is a fantastic initiative and it makes me incredibly proud when we see people turn their lives around for the better.”
Lord Stuart Polak, who is an adviser to Legacie, said:
“Getting ex-prisoners into steady employment significantly reduces the chances of reoffending. Integrating former prisoners into the workplace contributes to a better society and can play a crucial role in boosting the economy too.”
Legacie has just broken ground on the 656-unit Gateway development on Leeds Street in Liverpool, which will see 150 jobs created. Overall– Legacie employs 1,200 staff across its sites in Liverpool, Luton and Manchester. The business is headquartered in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle.
