January 2010

Name of project: Arthur Gibbens Court
Beneficiary: Aldwyck Housing Association
Area: Stevenage

Offenders clear snow for the elderly in Stevenage

Offenders completing their court orders for 'Community Payback' helped clear the snow for elderly residents at Arthur Gibbens Court in Stevenage on Thursday 7th January.

The Probation service in partnership with Aldwyck Housing Association put offenders to work at two sheltered housing sites clearing the snow and making pathways safer for the residents. The supervisor, Lee Cooper, was quick to rearrange work projects to meet the local community need following the heavy snowfall this week. Further similar projects have also been undertaken for North Herts Housing Association, including George Littern Court.

Community Payback Project Manager Dawn Lally said: "It is good to see the visible difference achieved by the workgroup in a short space of time. They quickly made a positive impact and we are pleased that members of the public can observe the constructive contribution offenders are making to their local community."

September 2009

Name of project: Fleetville Cemetery
Beneficiary: St Alban's District Council
Area: St Alban's

On-going project involving eight offenders per week, one day a week. General maintenance such as litter-picking, but main focus of the work is the making safe of the headstones, some of which are broken and dilapidated. St Alban's Council contributes £50 per day towards our supervisor costs. The work has been well received by the council's Cemetery Manager, and was reported in the local paper.

Equivalent value if costed at minimum wage: Approximately £1500 per month.