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

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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 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 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 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 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. πŸ’™

#welcome

19.02.2026 09:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us in celebrating #RandomActsofKindnessDay 2026 ❀

β™₯ #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!
β™₯ #payitforward
β™₯ #listen without judgement

17.02.2026 09:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 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 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 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 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 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 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 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 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’š 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 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 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 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0


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

21.12.2025 16:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 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 πŸ‘‰ gloucester.anglican.org/2025/generat...

#criminaljusticesystem #prisonreform

18.12.2025 13:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’™ #GivingTuesday 2025 πŸ’™

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.

πŸ’™ www.welcomedirectory.org.uk/donate.php

#givingtuesday25
#makeadifference

02.12.2025 15:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 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. πŸ™πŸ½

#trusteesweek25
#makeadifference

05.11.2025 14:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 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 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 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 πŸ‘‰ www.welcomedirectory.org.uk/Register-Now...

#faithinAction #multifaith #community

@bishgloucester.bsky.social

29.10.2025 09:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 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 β€œwe’re a welcoming church” & being registered shows that we really mean it."

#inclusivity
#inclusionmatters
#MakeADifference

28.10.2025 16:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 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.

πŸ“… Tuesday 2 December 2025
πŸ•– 7:00 pm
πŸ“ Farm Street Church, Mayfair

Follow the link below to book your place. πŸ‘‡

08.10.2025 07:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 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 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 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 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 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 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 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 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 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'. πŸ•Š More info at @quaker.org.uk

#loveyourneighbour
#quakerweek
#peace

25.09.2025 08:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 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 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 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 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 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/...

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

03.09.2025 11:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Nominate now! - Movement for Good awards We could receive Β£1,000 in the Movement for Good draw.

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

04.09.2025 09:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 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 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 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....
πŸ“§ Email Jo at mulcahyj1@cardiff.ac.uk
▢️ Watch the video - link below

14.08.2025 07:28 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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"If you would like to support someone to continue exploring their faith or belief journey after prison, please register with The Welcome Directory....no matter your faith or religion, The Welcome Directory has got you covered". - Lady Unchained

13.08.2025 11:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0