“£33 and a Lifeline” by one remarkable member of staff

The Real Reason Tempus Novo Changes Lives

For many leaving prison, the biggest obstacle isn’t finding a job it’s fighting the system that was meant to help them move on.

One young man nearly lost his chance at a new life because of a missing document until Tempus Novo and one remarkable staff member stepped in.

After a childhood marred by violence and protection orders, he left prison with a promising offer from Amazon but no legal proof of his current name. The prison only gave him a birth certificate in his old name one he didn’t even recognise. To make matters worse, he couldn’t afford the paperwork Amazon needed to confirm his identity, and the prison wouldn’t help.

That’s where Mel came in.

Without hesitation, Mel personally paid the £33 for the legal documents and saw the process through.

“I couldn’t let this block his future,” she said. “I believe in him. He deserves this chance.”

That kind of personal investment is why Tempus Novo has quietly built one of the UK’s most effective models for prison-to-work transitions.

It’s not about ticking boxes. It’s about transforming lives.

From the front lines to the boardroom, Tempus Novo’s team brings compassion, grit, and unwavering belief to every case. Their success isn’t an accident it’s built on people like Mel, who go far beyond the call of duty.