Coming Soon...
Spotlight Series: Recovering from #Addiction
June 2026 on Zoom

#staytuned
#reducingreoffending
#comingsoon

OUR #MPACT

💚 An estimated 280 people leaving prison are supported annually by our registered faith & belief communities

Can your #faith or belief community welcome people leaving #prison? Register today and join a growing network of communities showing that everybody deserves to #belong.

We want to know you better.

The Criminal Justice Alliance’s 2026 Member Survey is live, a quick first step in a year of engagement to make sure our member support is meaningful and relevant.

Take 10 minutes to complete our survey - help us understand how best to support you.

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Justice, mercy and hope – Diocese of Gloucester We are the Church of England community in and around Gloucestershire, committed to sharing the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that people may know life in all its fullness

"... the soft option is simply locking away more people for longer and doing nothing else. The tough option is asking how we actually deal with each person as an individual, with a focus on transformation."

~ Bishop Rachel on the justice system
👉 gloucester.anglican.org/2026/justice...

🌟NEW MAP LAUNCH🌟

We're excited to share the release of our brand new map with exciting new features! It is now even easier for #chaplains and organisations to #connect people leaving #prison with local and welcoming #faith or belief communities 💙

➡️ map.welcomedirectory.org.uk

See what you think!

Justice, mercy and hope – Diocese of Gloucester We are the Church of England community in and around Gloucestershire, committed to sharing the transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ, so that people may know life in all its fullness

We were really proud to be involved in this amazing event organised by Bishop Rachel @glosdioc.bsky.social, one of our patrons, which brought together people with lived experience, churches, chaplaincies, charities and a range of organisations.

Find out more and watch a précis video!

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

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

🌟 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

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

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

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...

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-...

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.

🌟Webinar Coming Soon!🌟

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

#staytuned
#reducingreoffending
#comingsoon

💚 Register your community with The Welcome Directory today & help people leaving prison to turn their lives around.

www.welcomedirectory.org.uk

#transforminglives

🌟 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

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

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

💙 #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

🌟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

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

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

"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

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. 👇

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-...

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.

🌟 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...

🌟 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

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