30% of people released from prison will commit a crime within a year of release. For those serving short custodial sentences and those under 18 years old, this rises to over 65%.
Bromley Prison Reform and Bromley Trust
We support people in Hampshire and Dorset who have been in prison, have received a community sentence or a caution from the police, providing person-centred support, helping them to lead purposeful, fulfilling lives to the benefit of local communities.
“I am really grateful for the work of Footprints, you guys have done more to help me than anyone else has. I sometimes feel like I am being set up to fail. You guys don’t judge me and have done loads to help me.”
The people we help are often alone and without family or friends, they may have grown up in care, suffered abuse or been permanently expelled from school at a young age. Many have no formal qualifications or regular work, some are homeless and many suffer with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
Our individualised support and guidance make a big impact, helping the people we work with to lead purposeful, fulfilling lives and crucially, to become a productive part of their local communities.
Every year we support over 200 people, supporting them to find food, clothing, accommodation, GPs, training and employment. With over 20 years of experience, we’ve developed a range of projects to support people in the community. Our work is based on dissentance theory, evidenced by our Theory of Change, and co-developed by those we support.
“If it wasn’t for working with you, I would not be where I am now. Thank you.”
It costs around £300,000 a year to deliver our service. You can help us continue this vital work by making a donation or becoming a volunteer.
