A Fresh Start for Prisoners & Their Families at HMP Wandsworth

We are delighted to be hosting an event to celebrate our partnership with HMP Wandsworth and the Wandsworth Community Chaplaincy Trust.

The event, which will take place on 5th July 2018, will give guests the chance to find out more about our work and how you might make a difference to the lives of men with convictions who are hoping for a fresh start after release, and their children and families.

Speakers include:

Lord David Ramsbotham, Pact Ambassador

Jeanne Bryant, Governor HMP Wandsworth

Pact Service Users & Volunteers

To RSVP, please email [email protected]. Refreshments will be served on the day, open air (weather permitting).

Booking for this event has now closed.

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