Opening the Door to Opportunity
We believe in fair chances and the human capacity for change. Regardless of background or past choices, we all deserve a brighter future when we are ready for it.
We view helping socially excluded individuals as our duty, not just a choice. Our collective efforts can make a remarkable impact on transforming lives and creating a more inclusive, safer society.
To accomplish our mission we are committed not only to addressing both practical and psychological aspects of social exclusion, but transforming how society perceives affected individuals.
We focus on tangible opportunities, such as skill development and access to resources, and tackle the mindset and self-belief challenges that individuals face. Additionally, we strive to change societal views, fostering an environment in which employers and organisations recognise the potential in every person, regardless of their past
From Prison to Purpose
I still recall sitting in my prison cell, pondering how life had led me to this point.
Raised by two police officers, I had a strong moral compass and countless opportunities to succeed. But when my first business faltered, I made a life-altering decision to sell drugs at a music festival. As I served my 28-month sentence, I found inspiration in the untapped potential of my fellow inmates—people seeking redemption in the face of societal judgment. Upon my release, I vowed to be an advocate for another chance and to build bridges for those who have offended or anyone at risk of offending in their lives.
Together with a team sharing the same vision and experiences, we strive to prevent the consequences of offending before they happen. United by this shared purpose, we stand firm in our belief that everyone deserves an opportunity to redefine their lives.
Today, the foundation we've built serves as a symbol of hope and a testament to the power of compassion and understanding. Our passion fuels a movement dedicated to transforming lives and nurturing new beginnings. We stand as a collective force, driven by our belief in redemption and the profound impact another chance can have on reshaping a person's destiny.
- Founder, Jacob Hill
Nine steps to a limitless future
Through our proven nine-step process, we dedicate ourselves to transforming the lives of socially excluded individuals. Addressing practical and emotional aspects of reintegration, we empower them to unlock their true potential, fostering measurable, positive growth. Our comprehensive framework lays the foundations for increased opportunities and a lasting impact on individuals, communities, and society as a whole
Find out how we have a £1:£14.66 Assured Social Return On Investment
Understanding Our Social Value
In the last ten years we have supported over 5,000 people, with 4,202 achieving Foundation support and 3,102 reaching the Enhanced/Independence stage. In 2022, Offploy set out on a journey to better understand, measure and report the difference we make, embedding measures into our systems and working with colleagues to ask the right questions of candidates throughout their time with Offploy. Independent social impact evaluators, Bean Research, have worked with us across three reports to understand how the organisation creates social value, develop new systems to embed measurement, and calculate our social return on investment. Our first report was independently verified by the Institute for Social Value, giving us confidence that our measurement approach is robust and credible. We have also submitted to the Ministry of Justice's Justice Data Lab, which independently confirmed a statistically significant reduction in reoffending among people we support — equating to between 29 and 82 fewer offences per 100 people supported over a year. We are planning to submit again as our evidence base continues to grow. Our most recent report shows we generated £16,122,148 in social value in 2025 alone — a 33% increase on the previous year — equivalent to £14.66 for every £1 invested. As our programme grows and our 2025 investment consolidates, we expect this ratio to strengthen further. Part of this process was to build a Theory of Change to better articulate the change Offploy seeks to make with Candidates — increasing knowledge and skills, improving mental and physical health, and creating sustained employment, secure accommodation and reduced crime.
Why Offploy?
