Breakthrough is the UK's first apprenticeship provider that directly recruits from prisons. Their mission is to create a pathway to employment for every prison leaver, inspiring them with organizations and employers that support their journey. Breakthrough aims to address the issue of minority group overrepresentation in UK prisons and the lack of post-release support, which contributes to high re-offending rates.

By focusing on employment as a key driver for success, Breakthrough not only empowers prison leavers but also collaborates with other organizations to build a holistic support system. Their vision is to create prisons that boost potential and businesses that embrace diverse talent. Founded by Dee Norval, Breakthrough was born out of a desire to provide meaningful employment opportunities for prison leavers beyond traditional manual labor roles.

With their values of ambition, excellence, fairness, and playing the long game, Breakthrough aims to bring lasting positive change to both business and society by embedding a new, diverse pool of talent in the UK workforce