The organisations listed below offer advice and services to people leaving prison and re-settling into communities. Click ‘learn more’ to go directly to their website to read more about what they offer prison leavers.
citizens advice
Citizens Advice currently provide advice in 43 prisons in England, offering advice to people in prison on subjects including housing, debt and employment. The service provides continuity throughout their sentence and on release. Learn more.
The hardman trust
The Hardman Trust supports people on long sentences both while they are in prison and when they return home. The Hardman Directory is an excellent resource, bringing together the support services that can help people plan their life after prison. Learn more about the Hardman Trust.
nacro
Nacro (National Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders) is a UK-based charity that helps people who are involved with the justice system. They provide housing, education, health, and support services for people leaving prison. Learn more.
the new bridge Foundation
The New Bridge Foundation runs a befriending service delivered by volunteers, helping to support people while they are in prison and to resettle into the community after release. Learn more.
Recoop
Recoop is a UK charity that promotes the care, resettlement , rehabilitation and mutual aid of older people in the criminal justice system. It also offers training services and resources for prison staff to help support older people in prison. Learn more.
st giles trust
St Giles Trust provides community-based services in England and Wales which support prison leavers, helping them to successfully re-adjust to life in the community. They also offer specialist support for women prison leavers to address their specific needs. Learn more.
Pact
Pact is a catholic charity which offers services at all stages of the criminal justice process: in court, in prison, on release, and in the community. Learn more.
Apex Trust
Apex Trust offers career, training and vocational advice, guidance, aspiration, and opportunities for ex-offenders in order to improve outcomes. Learn more.
The New Leaf Initiative
The New Leaf Initiative is a non-profit organisation which offers motivational sessions in prisons and service user consultations. Learn more.
Switchback
Switchback is a London-based mentorship program for young prison leavers which seeks to provide real work training. Learn more.