Founder
Ralph Findlay
Founder & CEO
Ralph’s career has focused on business development, sales and marketing, gained in a variety of industries in the UK and overseas. With keen relational skills and a creative approach to business, Ralph has worked to develop partnerships which deliver seed changes and effectively reduce re-offending rates. Ralph supports graduates in gaining employment and accommodation, improving life skill capabilities. Often in the role of BLAST Caseworker, Ralph provides resettlement support with probation and immigration services.
Trustees
Richard Silman
Chair of Trustees
Richard has worked in Market Research since 1982. He has been involved in media research for AGB, BMRB and Ipsos and has held various senior positions in each company. He is married with two children and is Chair of Trustees, in BLAST. Richard is now responsible for all CR/Sustainability in Ipsos Group.
Pam Hooley
Trustee
Pam spent a long career in an executive role with an international retailer. For the past several years, she has been involved in a number of area charitable functions.
Support
Blue Shirts
“Blue-Shirts” are our volunteer supporters who act as facilitators during the five-week programme in prison. During this time, they develop a strong bond with the prisoners and are often involved in supporting the prisoners after their release.
Caseworkers
BLAST caseworkers focus on supporting graduate offenders before and after their release from prison. They begin developing these relationships before their release and then meet with them after release to help them adjust to life after prison and to complete their transformational journey of reconciliation and resettlement.