When big ideas have come and gone
There is no need to grieve,
It’s not about great speeches
It’s about the way you breathe.
Excerpt from ‘In-exhale’ by Benjamin Zephaniah for The Prison Phoenix Trust
12 April 2025 will be the first ever Benjamin Zephaniah Day to celebrate the life and legacy of ‘the people’s laureate’. It’s being marked by a Festival of Rhythm, Unity and Revolution, which will be held at Brunel University, where Benjamin served as Professor of Creative Writing. The PPT will be present alongside a host of other organisations who worked on causes dear to the late poet’s heart.
Here we look back on our relationship with the beloved poet, writer, actor and activist, and honour his memory. Continue Reading
Do you have a passion for helping prisons support the rehabilitation of people in their care – and their reintegration into society? Prison yoga charity The Prison Phoenix Trust is seeking new trustees to join our Board.