Pact is a pioneering national charity that supports people in prison, people with convictions, and their families. We run the @PFHelpline - 0808 808 2003.

Joined March 2009
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Could your financial expertise help change lives? Pact is seeking a Trustee & Chair of its Financial, Risk & Audit Committee. Use your experience to help guide a national charity supporting prisoners, people with convictions and families. Apply now 👉 pact1.link/trustee-frac
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This week’s Welsh Affairs Committee report on criminal justice system exposes a system under strain. There are no women’s prisons in Wales — women are held miles from home in England, making family contact harder. Our CEO @AndyKeenDowns spoke to BBC Wales on why this matters. At Pact: ➡️ Visiting Mum supports children ➡️ Specialist casework helps women navigate complex systems from afar
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📰 Pact peer mentor Colin has been featured in @insidetimeuk, alongside his partner Victoria. Recently released and rebuilding his life, he reflects on supporting others inside: “Get out of the cells, support others… use every minute positively. I am never going back.” Read more: prisonadvice.org.uk/stories/…
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You give your time, compassion and belief in second chances. You get purpose, connection — and the chance to truly change lives. This #VolunteersWeek, see why people volunteer with Pact 👇 Could you join them? 👉 prisonadvice.org.uk/voluntee…
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Too many people are dying within weeks of leaving prison. Our CEO @AndyKeenDowns highlights a perfect storm: rising prison numbers, worsening mental health, and people released with nowhere safe to go. This isn’t inevitable. Read more: theguardian.com/society/2026…
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Pact volunteers: we couldn’t do it without you 💙 From welcoming families to supporting people in prison with no visitors, your impact is huge. This #VolunteersWeek, thank you for everything you do. Find out more: prisonadvice.org.uk/voluntee…
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1 in 15 children will have a parent in prison during their school years. It can be devastating — yet many schools don’t know it's happening. Pact’s toolkit helps teachers: • Talk about imprisonment • Open conversations • Challenge stigma • Build empathy 👉 prisonadvice.org.uk/professi…
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When Anna’s dad went to prison, she stopped going to school. No one understood why. 🤝 Her story shows why joined‑up working matters. In this expert blog, Pact shares how collaboration between services transforms outcomes for families. prisonadvice.org.uk/latest/n…
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Proud to hear Children’s Laureate @frankcottrell_b highlight our FLiP reading programme at his final Royal Institution lecture: “I was seeing broken bonds being repaired in real time.” 📚️ FLiP helps fathers in prison rebuild relationships through reading. prisonadvice.org.uk/get-help…
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Families can help prevent harm in prison. They spot warning signs. They hold vital history. Yet they’re too often left out. It’s time we listened. 👉 Read @andykeendowns' blog: prisonadvice.org.uk/latest/n… #ListenToFamilies #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #SaferCustody
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Allison tried to help her son in prison. No one listened—until it was almost too late. Families hold vital information. Too often, they’re ignored. It’s time we listened. 👉 Watch Allison's story: pact1.link/ListenToFamilies #ListenToFamilies #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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Over the past couple of months, Pact teams have been marking Spring at family days. 💐 Gartree: Mother’s Day with donated plants handwritten messages 🐣 Lowdham Grange & Send: Easter crafts chocolate treats 🌙🐰 Whatton: Eid Easter fun Helping families stay connected 💛
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💬 “These sessions make me feel better.” Running in prisons across the country, Making Positive Connections supports people who don’t receive visits. At HMP Nottingham, low‑key sessions offer space to talk, connect and feel less isolated. Relationships matter.
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🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Today’s the day! Huge good luck to Rainer, LeRon, Kristen & George running the #LondonMarathon for Pact 💛 Every mile supports people in prison and their families. We’re cheering you all the way! 👏
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Our hearts are with the family and friends of the 16‑year‑old who has died at Feltham A. We know this news will worry many families. If you’re concerned about a loved one in prison, contact the Prisoners’ Families Helpline: 0808 808 2003, pact1.link/helpline
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Could you be a prison visitor like Ruby? We need volunteers for new prison visitor programmes at HMP Huntercombe & HMP Eastwood Park. Help reduce isolation with regular visits. Training provided. Read Ruby’s story & apply: pact1.link/Rubys-story
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When a mum goes to prison, 95% of children leave the family home, making keeping in touch more complex. For Welsh women held far from home in English prisons, visits are even harder. These cards sent to the Pact team show the difference our Visiting Mum programme makes. 👉 pact1.link/Visiting-Mum
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Meet our amazing 2026 London Marathon team! Rainer, LeRon, Kristen and George are running 26.2 miles to support people in prison and their families. As Rainer says: “Behind the walls and systems are individuals with families, hopes and the potential for change.” 💛 Read more: pact1.link/marathon-2026
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This is Rea, a Pact volunteer. She's been recognised for her work supporting neurodiverse visitors. Neurodivergent people in prison and their loved ones often face barriers in a system designed for neurotypical needs. More: pact1.link/neurodiverse-visi… #WorldAutismAwarenessMonth
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