Futures Unlocked
We provide through the gate mentoring for ex offenders across Warwickshire using volunteers supported by staff, including prison pick up and pre release work.Our community mentoring supports both practical and emotional needs. We also run a Welfare Fund and deliver a Family Support Project to encourage maintaining family ties and dealing with negative stereotypes . We recognise the additional difficulties for parents and BAME in prison. We provide a range of training for volunteers workers clients and community members. Our mentors get regular support and CPD opportunities. Our Trustee Board and staff also volunteer as mentors to enrich our practice and leadership. We promote the 7 HMPPS pathways but also include Faith and Community to give our clients the best reintegration opportunities.We run a shop cafe and gallery promoting prisoner art and craft and offering the community the opportunity to generate funds.
Primary Field of Work
Mentoring & befriending