Introduction from the trustees

Inside Out Trust works with offenders in prison, giving them opportunities to do work that they know will deliver real benefits to other people. Offenders tell us, again and again, that the experience of “doing good” makes a difference for them. They feel they are making amends, putting something back. Experience of working with thousands of offenders confirms our belief, that each one of us can do useful work, and contribute to the good of others and to our communities.

All our projects reflect that belief – in the good that individuals can do – also our belief in partnership, in working together.

All our projects are partnerships. They involve offenders, prison officers and governors, staff and volunteers, suppliers and beneficiaries.

The staff team is truly remarkable. Project work is ably led by the six Regional Co-ordinators. The staff of the office in Hurstpierpoint, the Administrators in the Regions, specialist staff working on Braille projects, the newsletter and website complete the team.

We could not achieve so much without the excellent work of our volunteers who support individual projects, teach Braille and Moon, collect and deliver goods, and many other tasks that a growing organisation needs on a daily basis.

Trustees themselves are volunteers. They juggle the demands of employment, families and the rest of their lives while dedicating their individual talents and drive to the Trust. Outside the immediate Inside Out Trust team, we are exceedingly grateful to the multitude of prison staff, prisoners, funders, suppliers, supporters and everyone else who helps us to achieve so much together for so many different groups of people all over the world.

We are always pleased to hear from people who are interested in working with us as volunteers, trustees, partners or funders. Please contact us if you would like to know more about how you can help.