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Charity organisation empowering faith and belief communities to welcome people leaving prison.

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A group of people stand together in a prison visitors' centre. At the centre a mother and daughter wearing pink tops have their arms around each other’s shoulders and backs. In the top right corner is the Pact charity logo. Text on the image reads: “International Women’s Day. Every women’s prison should have an independent, prison‑based social worker.”

A group of people stand together in a prison visitors' centre. At the centre a mother and daughter wearing pink tops have their arms around each other’s shoulders and backs. In the top right corner is the Pact charity logo. Text on the image reads: “International Women’s Day. Every women’s prison should have an independent, prison‑based social worker.”

Women in prison face specific challenges: ++ rates of self-harm, children being removed from the home, and experiences of abuse.

Pact has piloted dedicated social workers in women’s prisons - and evaluation has found this makes a major difference. #IWD

pact1.link/socialworkers

08.03.2026 14:33 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Join us for this Spotlight #webinar highlighting supporting #prison leavers with finding accommodation. Led by expert guest speakers from Hope into Action, including a tenant with #livedexperience & Langley Trust. 19:30- 21:00, Zoom

✨https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../spotlight-pathways-to...

04.03.2026 10:57 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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🌟 BOOKING NOW OPEN!🌟

Don't forget to book your place on the next #Prison Awareness Course!

Part 1. 22nd April
Part 2. 29th April
Part 3. 6th May

@7:30pm on Zoom

Book here: www.welcomedirectory.org.uk/prison-aware...

#prisonvoices
#webinar
#livedexperience

26.02.2026 09:36 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The directory has recently been joined by the Jain, Buddhist, Jehovah’s Witness, Ras Tafari, Humanist, Spiritualist & The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - representing 17 world faiths & beliefs in total & increasing access to faith-based support for people leaving prison. 💙

#welcome

19.02.2026 09:31 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Join us in celebrating #RandomActsofKindnessDay 2026 ❤

♥ #Smile at a stranger
❤ Look beyond a person's conviction
❤ #Register your faith or belief community with The Welcome Directory to make that kindness last all year around!
♥ #payitforward
♥ #listen without judgement

17.02.2026 09:59 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Congratulations to our patron, Archbishop Richard Moth, appointed as the new Archbishop of Westminster.

Archbishop Richard has served for several years as the Catholic Lead Bishop for Prisons & advocates for all those involved in the #criminaljustice system.

www.cbcew.org.uk/plenary-stat...

11.02.2026 14:47 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Spotlight: Pathways to Reducing Reoffending - Accommodation Understanding the issues around accommodation for a person leaving prison; providing effective signposting & individual support.

🌟 BOOK YOUR PLACE TODAY 🌟

Join us for the next #webinar in the Spotlight series: Accommodation
When: 11th of March
When: 19:30-21:00
Where: Zoom

#reducingreoffending

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spotlight-...

03.02.2026 09:25 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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As Christians, we are called to seek justice and challenge injustice. But making that a regular part of church life isn't always easy. Check out the "26 in 26" project: an interactive poster with 26 ideas for churches to try throughout 2026. See https://ow.ly/fvo150Y1k2w for more information.

26.01.2026 13:00 👍 4 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 1
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🌟Webinar Coming Soon!🌟

Spotlight Series: Accommodation
March 2025 on Zoom
Pathways to Reducing Reoffending

#staytuned
#reducingreoffending
#comingsoon

28.01.2026 13:31 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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💚 Register your community with The Welcome Directory today & help people leaving prison to turn their lives around.

www.welcomedirectory.org.uk

#transforminglives

06.01.2026 15:13 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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🌟 BOOKING OPEN!🌟

Don't forget to book your place on the first #Prison Awareness Course of 2026!

Part 1. Tues. 27th January
Part 2. Tues. 3rd February
Part 3. Tues. 10th February

@7:30pm on Zoom

Book here: www.welcomedirectory.org.uk/prison-aware...

#prisonvoices
#webinar
#onlinelearning

30.12.2025 11:28 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0


Children and families in the community:
👧 Receive emotional support to prepare them to visit their loved ones in prison
👧 Are offered practical support, including transport and accompanying children

21.12.2025 16:30 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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At an event in the House of Lords, Bishop Rachel brought the voices and views of generation alpha about the criminal justice system to a gathering of law and policy makers.

MORE via 👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2025/generat...

#criminaljusticesystem #prisonreform

18.12.2025 13:05 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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💙 #GivingTuesday 2025 💙

Help us to transform the lives of people leaving prison by making a donation on this global day of #giving. No matter how small the donation, you're making a significant difference. #thankyou.

💙 www.welcomedirectory.org.uk/donate.php

#givingtuesday25
#makeadifference

02.12.2025 15:38 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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🌟Trustees Week 2025! 🌟

#Trusteesweek celebrates the important work that #trustees do for charities all across the UK.

We'd like to say a huge #thankyou to our incredible board of trustees for time & your #dedication! It wouldn't be possible without you all. 🙏🏽

#trusteesweek25
#makeadifference

05.11.2025 14:57 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
An illustration of three Christmas trees, with details of the Prison Reform Trust carol concert beneath. Full details read "Thursday 11th of December, 7:00pm–8:30pm. St George's Church, Hanover Square, London, W1S 1FX

An illustration of three Christmas trees, with details of the Prison Reform Trust carol concert beneath. Full details read "Thursday 11th of December, 7:00pm–8:30pm. St George's Church, Hanover Square, London, W1S 1FX

Join us for an evening of choral music, carols, and guest speakers, followed by a glass of wine and a mince pie. A chance for PRT friends and supporters to gather, celebrate and reflect on our shared goals for prison reform

Book your tickets here: prisonreformtrust2.beaconforms.com/form/f7e01cdc

05.11.2025 14:47 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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The Rt Rev Rachel Treweek (Anglican Bishop to HM Prisons) introduces & commends The Welcome Directory.

For more info & to register 👉 www.welcomedirectory.org.uk/Register-Now...

#faithinAction #multifaith #community

@bishgloucester.bsky.social

29.10.2025 09:20 👍 0 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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"Being part of The Welcome Directory has put the #inclusion of #prisonleavers firmly on our church’s agenda. We say that “we’re a welcoming church” & being registered shows that we really mean it."

#inclusivity
#inclusionmatters
#MakeADifference

28.10.2025 16:47 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Join us at our Advent Carol Service as we stand in solidarity with those who will spend Christmas apart from their loved ones in prison.

📅 Tuesday 2 December 2025
🕖 7:00 pm
📍 Farm Street Church, Mayfair

Follow the link below to book your place. 👇

08.10.2025 07:28 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Developed with prisoners and their families, the Prison Life video series explores life in custody and the support available to those in prison.

Watch here: www.prisonersfamilies.org/prison-life-...

10.10.2025 07:28 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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This October it’s ADHD Awareness Month. An estimated 25% of people in prison have ADHD 🧠 ✨

We recently changed our National Prison Radio schedule to be more inclusive and accessible for our neurodiverse audience.

16.10.2025 16:08 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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🌟 BOOKING OPEN 🌟

Have you booked your place on the final Prison Awareness Course of 2025?

Winter Dates:
Part 1: Thurs 20th Nov
Part 2: Thurs 27th Nov
Part 3: Thurs 4th Dec

Book here: www.welcomedirectory.org.uk/prison-aware...

21.10.2025 08:25 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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🌟 BOOK YOUR PLACE 🌟

Join us for the next webinar in the Spotlight series: Employment, Education & Training!

Tuesday 14th of October @19:30 on Zoom, joined by guest speakers.

More info & booking here: www.welcomedirectory.org.uk/Spotlight-Se...

#onlinelearning
#secondchances
#resettlement

25.09.2025 08:32 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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We'd like to send our thoughts & wishes to the Quaker community for Quaker Week. From the 27th of September #Quaker communities will be inviting people to pause & #reflect on the theme for 2025... 'Love your neighbour'. 🕊 More info at @quaker.org.uk

#loveyourneighbour
#quakerweek
#peace

25.09.2025 08:26 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Quaker Week 2025: Love Your Neighbour - a call for compassion in a divided world As tensions rise and divisions deepen across the UK and beyond, Quakers are inviting everyone to pause, reflect, and act on one simple but radical idea: Love Your Neighbour.

As tensions rise and divisions deepen across the UK and beyond, Quakers are inviting everyone to pause, reflect, and act on one simple but radical idea: Love Your Neighbour.

Find out more about Quaker Week and this year’s theme: www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

23.09.2025 15:15 👍 43 🔁 24 💬 0 📌 3
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🌟 BOOKING OPEN 🌟

Have you booked your place on the final Prison Awareness Course of 2025?

Winter Dates:
Part 1: Thurs 20th Nov
Part 2: Thurs 27th Nov
Part 3: Thurs 4th Dec

Book here: www.welcomedirectory.org.uk/prison-aware...

24.09.2025 08:59 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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What does the Sentencing Bill mean for justice-involved families? Pact supports prisoners, people with convictions, and their families across England and Wales.

www.prisonadvice.org.uk/latest/news/...

💙 Need support or advice? Call the Prisoners' Families Helpline on 0808 808 2003 (freephone) or email info@prisonersfamilies.org.

03.09.2025 11:22 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Nominate now! - Movement for Good awards We could receive £1,000 in the Movement for Good draw.

movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...

04.09.2025 09:17 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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🌟 BOOKING NOW OPEN! 🌟

Join us for the 2nd webinar in the Spotlight series: Employment, Education & Training!
Tuesday 14th of October @19:30 on Zoom, joined by guest speakers.

More info & booking here: www.welcomedirectory.org.uk/Spotlight-Se...

#onlinelearning
#secondchances
#resettlement

04.09.2025 09:16 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Know a young person with a family member in prison? We’re looking for young people to help with our research....
📧 Email Jo at mulcahyj1@cardiff.ac.uk
▶️ Watch the video - link below

14.08.2025 07:28 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0