Our Faith in Action Team

Did you know that Pact's roots, dating back more than 120 years, are in the Catholic church?

Today, we work with people of all faiths and none, and our diversity is one of our greatest strengths (Read the Pact Story for more history). Through our Faith in Action Team, we aim to build on this heritage and nurture the close relationships we have with our Catholic and other Christian supporters.

Theresa Alessandro, Catholic Community Engagement Manager

Theresa is responsible for maintaining Pact's links with groups, networks and organisations in Catholic communities across England & Wales.

Marie Norbury, Faith in Action Volunteering Manager

Marie coordinates our JustPeople programme, which offers individuals the opportunity to reflect on Catholic Social Teaching, strengthen their faith journey, build community and open their hearts and minds to some of the issues faced by people affected by imprisonment.

You can contact the Faith in Action Team at [email protected].

Listen to Theresa speaking about Pact

Latest

Pact partners with Interface to enhance professional practice and transform lives

Pact has recently collaborated with Interface Enterprises on new training modules designed to enhance the way we work with prisoners and their families to support their health and wellbeing and make a fresh start.
Mental ill health in prison: Pact CEO Andy Keen-Downs features on BBC Radio 4’s File on 4

This week, award-winning current-affairs radio programme File on 4 interviewed Pact CEO Andy Keen-Downs about the reality of living with mental ill health in prison.
Invitation to Tender: Rapid Evaluation of the Pact Programme Routes2Change at HMP/YOI Isis

Pact is seeking to commission an evaluation for the Routes2Change programme at HMP/YOI Isis based on our 'Theory of Change'. The deadline for submissions is 27th May 2022.
Benefact Trust supports prisoners and their families to live healthier, more positive lives

One of the UK’s largest grant-making charities, Benefact Trust, has awarded the Prison Advice & Care Trust (Pact) funds to recruit and train a new cohort of specialist volunteers who will work with prisoners, people with convictions, and their families throughout the southeast of England to help them to make a fresh start.

JustPeople Workshops

Would you like to put your faith into action by reaching out in a practical way to some of the most socially disadvantaged people in our community?
Support for Parishes and Groups

Pact is the leading Catholic charity working in prisons and communities across England and Wales. There are many ways your parish can support our work. Click here to find out more.
Prisoners Sunday

Find out more about Prisoners' Sunday and Prisons Week.