bthechange CIC is an award-winning Community Interest Company that operates across The Southwest of England and South Wales providing a range of life changing initiatives to directly support 1st Time Entrants, Racially Minortised & Women with moving forward with their lives that are either at risk of entering or who are in the criminal justice system. 

bthechange not only provides structured programmes for client support, but we also play an active role in system change, working with those ‘intermediaries’ whose policies, rules, processes, cultures, and attitudes affect people with convictions.   

Our team are vastly experienced in working with people with complex needs and from a range of diverse backgrounds and cultures. We have specialists in our team that covers: Substance misuse (psychosocial motivational interventions relapse prevention – managing/recognising triggers), Finance Benefit and Debt, Welfare support including Housing, universal credit, bank account & I.D applications, Employment support – CV writing, job applications & Neurodivergent inclusive programmes. 

We are extremely committed and proud of being an equal opportunities and diverse organisation, of which is demonstrated by our team who come from a multitude of backgrounds, with varied cultures, beliefs, and sexual orientations. We truly are a company that represents society. 

"At bthechange CIC, we embrace diversity as our strength, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is valued. We are committed to equality, ensuring that every individual, regardless of background, has equal opportunities to thrive. Together, we strive for a community that celebrates the richness of unique perspectives and experiences."