A specialist recruitment agency connecting ex-offenders with employers who believe in second chances — supporting people to build law-abiding, fulfilling lives through meaningful employment.
Advance 2 Go is a specialist employment agency based in Leeds, working at the heart of the criminal justice system to connect motivated job seekers with forward-thinking employers. We work within the criminal justice system to ensure our candidates are work-ready, supported and set up to succeed.
"In Monopoly, the most feared card is Go To Jail. The most coveted instruction is Advance to Go. We exist to make sure people get the second card — not the first."
Whether you're an employer looking to hire, or someone looking for a fresh start, we want to hear from you.
Built from lived experience. Driven by ambition. Committed to change.
Advance 2 Go was founded by someone who knows the criminal justice system from the inside. Arrested in 2008 and serving eight years, our founder used that time not to give up — but to build something. A law degree, earned entirely behind bars, became the foundation for a business with one mission: to give others the same chance at a legitimate life.
That background is not something we hide. It is the most important thing about us. When we sit across from a prisoner and tell them that employment changes everything, we are speaking from experience — not theory.
"I still want to make money. I still have that drive. But now I know that the only way that means anything is to do it legitimately — and to bring others with me."
Employment is one of the single most significant factors in reducing reoffending. A person who leaves prison with a job to go to is significantly less likely to return. Yet the barriers facing ex-offenders in the job market are enormous — employer reluctance, disclosure anxiety, gaps in CVs, lack of references. Advance 2 Go exists to dismantle those barriers, one placement at a time.
End-to-end recruitment and employment support for ex-offenders and the employers who hire them.
We handle everything — candidate sourcing, vetting, preparation and ongoing support — so you can focus on running your business. We also provide legal guidance to ensure your recruitment process is compliant and fair.
Whether you're an employer or a job seeker, the first step is a conversation.
Contact Us TodayJoin a growing number of forward-thinking businesses who understand that background doesn't define capability.
Research consistently shows that employers who hire ex-offenders report high levels of loyalty, motivation and work ethic. People who have worked hard to earn a second chance tend to value it. And with over 300 major UK businesses now signed up to the government's recruitment initiative, the tide is turning.
At Advance 2 Go, we make the process simple, legally compliant and genuinely rewarding — for your business and for the people you hire.
Register your interest today and one of our team will be in touch to discuss your needs.
Register Your InterestWe understand where you've been. We're focused on where you're going.
Advance 2 Go was founded by someone who has served time and come out the other side. We are not a charity looking down at you. We are a business built by someone who understands exactly what it feels like to face the world with a conviction on your record.
We know the barriers are real. Employer reluctance, gaps in your CV, the anxiety around disclosure, the challenge of getting references. We know all of it. And we know how to help you get past it.
"This isn't charity. This is business. And the business is getting you into work."
One of the biggest barriers people face is not knowing what they legally have to disclose and what they don't. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 means that many convictions become "spent" after a set period of time — meaning you are not legally required to disclose them in most job applications.
We will walk you through exactly where you stand, what you need to say and how to say it in a way that gives you the best possible chance. This is one of the most important things we do.
Register with us and let's start building your future together. It costs nothing and could change everything.
Register With UsWhether you're an employer, a job seeker, or a partner organisation — we want to hear from you.