Angel Tree

Approximately 160,000 children in the UK have either one or both parents in prison.

‘Thank you so much for the thoughtfulness and generosity towards my family this Christmas time. It is very touching to know that others are thinking of us during these difficult times.’

Wife of Prisoner

Angel Tree provides Christmas presents for prisoners’ children. Local Prison Fellowship volunteer groups raise funds and work with churches and prison chaplains to buy and deliver the presents. Prisoners with children are given the opportunity to apply for a gift to be sent to them.

As long as they are allowed access to their children, our volunteers then coordinate the fundraising, purchasing of gifts, wrapping and delivery. Each gift is sent as though it is from the parent in prison who is also able to write a personal message to their child. If the parent permits it, a Christian story book is also sent.

The immediate effect is the delight of the child who receives the Christmas present. Angel Tree is a wonderful link between a child and their Mum or Dad in prison and helps towards family reconciliation. Angel Tree also raises awareness amongst the community of the impact of imprisonment on prisoners’ families.

If you would like to be involved in Angel Tree this Christmas, please contact the National Office on 01621 843232, or email info@prisonfellowship.org.uk

Download our 2009 Angel Tree report here.

‘To everyone in the Angel Tree, I just want to say thank you for putting a smile on my kids faces, the present was excellent and made my kids know I have not forgot them. I thank you with all my heart.’

Prisoner from HMP Gartree