Michael Maisey created the Change is Possible Project (The CIP Project CIC) after turning his life around following time in prison as an angry 16-year-old. His inspirational journey is shared in his TEDx talk Uncaged: From Prison to Purpose and his bestselling book Young Offender.

In a time when many people feel more disconnected than ever, your donation helps us support others to rebuild connection, face their inner challenges, and make positive life choices. This work helps break intergenerational cycles of addiction and trauma, rebuild families, and ultimately save lives.

Your donation funds practical support for those most in need, including:

• Free online and in-person support groups

• Bursary places for our in-person events — offering personal self-development and a safe space to process trauma and mental health difficulties

• Prison workshops that build resilience, emotional intelligence, and reduce isolation and violence

• Ongoing peer support after release

All of our programmes are trauma-informed and delivered by facilitators who have completed our programme themselves and bring genuine lived experience. This authenticity builds trust and creates a space where real change can happen.

We are one of the few places in the UK where people can do this deep personal work — and access it even if they cannot afford to pay.

We make a difference because you help us to do so. Please leave a message when you donate — your words mean a great deal to our small team.