New trustees join The PPT board

We are delighted to announce the appointment of four new trustees to our Board. Their expertise, experience, and commitment will be invaluable as we continue to develop our service delivery and support those in prison.  Valerie Smith is Head of Legal and Business Affairs at an independent television production company. She says “I am truly delighted to have been appointed as a trustee to the board of the Prison Phoenix Trust.  Over nearly 40 years, the PPT has transformed lives and been a continue reading

Simon wins award for helping others through yoga in prison

Simon, a mentee of The Prison Phoenix Trust, has been recognised with a Hope and Fulfilment Award from the Prison Reform Trust for his outstanding contribution to the wellbeing of others in prison. While serving his sentence in 2 prisons, Simon created and led the Inner Strength, Movement and Breathwork course — a programme that uses yoga, meditation, and mindfulness to build resilience and emotional strength among his peers. Celebrating Hope and Human Connection Simon’s recognition marks the third major continue reading

We are recruiting: could you be our Treasurer?

The Prison Phoenix Trust is recruiting a new voluntary position of TREASURER to join our Board of Trustees. Who we are We are the leading yoga charity in the UK and Ireland, sharing meditation and yoga with people in prison since 1988.