Ormiston Families

Over 190,000 children in England and Wales will spend this Christmas without an imprisoned family member. By donating to our Winter Appeal, you can help our Breaking Barriers service provide these children with the support they need during one of the most traumatic times of their lives. Donate to our Winter Appeal today: https://lnkd.in/eQEQYdXR To speak to us about how you or your organisation can support our Winter Appeal, email our Philanthropy Manager Vicky Matthews at vicky.matthews@ormistonfamilies.org.uk today. 💚

Our Breaking Barriers Winter Appeal has already raised thousands of pounds for a vital service helping children with a parent in prison. Go to our appeal page to find out more: https://lnkd.in/eP_kDsgG And if you can help support our work, donate here: https://lnkd.in/eQEQYdXR

Overcrowding, violence, drugs - the crisis in prisons is big news. But while debate centres on victims, prisoners and prison staff, the families of someone sent to prison often remain forgotten. At our Breaking Barriers Conference on 26th February, we're bringing together experts including prison reform campaigners, private sector innovators and academics to share expertise and find solutions to an endemic issue. If you are an employer, educator, influence social policy, or provide support directly to families or prisoners, this is a must-attend event, raising money for our Breaking Barriers Winter Appeal. 💚 Buy your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/eGx6wGsF

190,000 children in England and Wales will be spending this winter with a loved one in prison. These could be children living down your street or in your child's classroom. Help us to help them this winter by donating to our Breaking Barriers Winter Appeal, funding the service that supports these children during one of the most difficult times of their lives. 💚 Donate today: https://lnkd.in/eQEQYdXR

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More on our Breaking Barriers Conference - including a link to registration 👇

🎄 Day sixteen of our virtual advent calendar is sponsored by ctm Information Technology. 💚 An enormous thank you to the team for their generous donation to our Winter Appeal. To donate to our Winter Appeal, click here: https://lnkd.in/eQEQYdXR If you would like to sponsor a door of our advent calendar, get in touch by emailing Anya at anya.bauly@ormistonfamilies.org.uk

Exciting news - we're hosting our first Breaking Barriers Conference! If you are someone working with children and families affected by imprisonment in the East of England (and beyond), this is a must-attend event. We'll have Paul Cowley MBE , Iceland Foods Director of Rehabilitation speaking about how the company is helping offenders get work after prison and how that strengthens families. David Breakspear will be speaking about his time in prison and the impact it can have on children and families. Isabella Boyce from University of Suffolk will discuss the latest research into rehabilitation and desistance and what works in relation to the importance of family ties and community connections. We'll also have members of our Breaking Barriers service sharing what it is really like for families when a loved one goes to prison. If you are someone passionate about finding solutions to problems in our prison system, and supporting children and families affected by imprisonment, make sure you are there. Book your place here: https://lnkd.in/eT5ij87r #prison #justice #breakingbarriers #prisonreform

🎄 Day thirteen of our virtual advent calendar is sponsored by the wonderful team at AccuGrit - a huge thank you to the team for their support of our Winter Appeal. 💚 To donate to our Winter Appeal, click here: https://lnkd.in/eQEQYdXR If you would like to sponsor a door of our advent calendar, get in touch by emailing Anya at anya.bauly@ormistonfamilies.org.uk

Huge congratulations to our patron, Saeed Atcha, on this honour. We can't think of anyone more deserving. His work and voice lift young people up everyday and we are so proud to have him in our corner. Well done, Saeed!