Cardinal Vincent Nichols today met with prisoners at HMP Wormwood Scrubs in response to Pope Francis’s call ‘to engage in the exercise of deep and respectful listening to one another’. Read more
The Sir Harold Hood Memorial Lecture is held most years by Pact as an opportunity to celebrate the life and memory of a great friend and champion, the late Sir Harold Hood. This year, we suggest making a donation of £25 to help us cover the cost of the event and continue supporting prisoners and their families across England and Wales. Of course, you are welcome to choose as little - or as much - as you are comfortable giving. Read more
Pact has welcomed Professor Jim McManus as its pro-bono Public Health Advisor. Prof McManus will provide specialist expertise to the charity’s trustees and senior staff. Read more
Further to the recent letter from Director General Prisons Phil Copple, HMPPS has this week provided further information for families and loved ones on how they can help to keep prisoners safe. Read more
We are commissioning a small consultancy project as a result of the recent mobilisation of our Routes 2 Change service delivery at HMP/YOI Isis. The closing date to apply is Sunday 16th January. Read more
Pact’s play services provide high quality, trained play workers who support children and families during prison visits, and can also facilitate child-centred visits including family days, baby groups, parent and toddler play groups and activities for older children. Read more
Pact’s Visitors’ Centre Service provides specialist trained staff, voluntary workers and resources to ensure that the visitors’ centre offers families, friends and official visitors a warm welcome, and the support needed to ensure that their visit is as positive an experience as it can possibly be. Read more
A reflection by the Bishop of Gloucester and Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons, Rachel Treweek, as delivered at our 2021 Carol Service at Farm Street Church, Mayfair. Read more
Pact’s Chief Executive Andy Keen-Downs shares his thoughts on the Government’s Prisons Strategy White Paper released last week. Read more
This Winter, Pact is working with the Big Give to help you double the impact of your donation. This means that for every pound you donate, our champion The Voluntary Solidarity Fund will match-fund the amount up to £2,500. Read more
Our volunteers across England and Wales play vital role in providing support to prisoners, people with convictions and their families. We recently celebrated their work as part of our annual conference, and announced our 2021 'Volunteer of the Year'. Read more
We are very excited to announce the return of our Christmas Carol Service; taking place on the night of December 7th at Farm Street Church, Mayfair, London. Read more