Letter Writing

Our Letter Writing programme is open to new applications.

By becoming a letter writer you will be making a vital difference to the lives of imprisoned men and women.  Your letter might be the only communication a prisoner receives and can provide huge encouragement and a link to the outside world.

“Just receiving letters is a big thing for prisoners. We all love to get them.”  (Dartmoor Prison)

“The letters…. have always been so friendly and uplifting.” (prisoner)

How does the scheme work?

• Volunteers apply to be a volunteer and then attend letter writing training
• Prisoners sign up to the scheme through the Chaplaincy
• Prisoners are then matched with volunteers who have successfully completed the training

 How can I get involved?

• Fill out an application form to be a Prison Fellowship volunteer
• When you have completed your form and sent references in you will be invited to attend a training day
• Find out where the training days are happening by looking at the events in your region

What our letter writers say:

"I have gained a great deal from being a pen friend, as well as hopefully being a listening ear and offering friendship to often very lonely and rejected people."

"For anyone considering Letter Writing, Prison Fellowship have an excellent training module and your letters will make such a difference to somebody, somewhere serving a sentence!" 

You may also be interested in Christmas Letters to Prisoners. A charity which aims to share the real meaning of Christmas through a letter on Christmas morning.