Will you turn up, too?

‘People don’t care how much you know—until they know how much you care.’ No one is sure who first said it. But Scripture…

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Times of joy

‘It was a bit different’ ‘Good for him, brave!’   ‘Makes you think Miss, dunnit?’ These were some of the reactions from the…

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A mindset of hope

When visiting prisons, I am consistently guided by a singular mindset: to carry and promote hope. Not just any hope, but the enduring hope found…

A better time for new beginnings

We are used to thinking of change in January. New Year’s resolutions urge us to improve ourselves through effort and determination. Yet the…

Supporting grief behind bars

Prison Fellowship has been working in partnership with AtaLoss to pilot The Bereavement Journey® in prisons across England — and the results are encouraging.  AtaLoss has published findings…

Living Christ’s Mercy, Justice and Hope

Christians unite to strengthen prison ministry On Tuesday 10 March, around 120 church leaders, charity representatives, prison chaplains, volunteers and people with lived…

Choices, temptations and hope

  One thing I often say when I’m visiting prisons is simple but powerful: you do have choices. Prison can feel like a long…

Speed dial prayers

Who do you call when life feels heavy? Whether we speak over the phone or reach out by text, most of us have…

“I can honestly say that I never had as much satisfaction when I worked as I do now as a volunteer.” — Arthur, Chaplaincy Support volunteer

Volunteer with PF

Volunteers are the life-blood of our organisation, and what they do in the lives of those in prison and as they pray, is incredibly valuable. If you are looking to use your time to support some of the most marginalised people in our society to transform their lives, then volunteering could be for you.

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