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Inside line: how we choose our partner prisons

We are often asked how we choose which prisons we partner with and so here we provide insight into our selection process.

The Takeoff of Trauma

Ulysse Abbate discusses trauma, criminalisation and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in his #UoNinterntakeover blog

The importance of connectivity for a person involved in the criminal justice system

We live in a society that’s so connected; it’s also disconnected. Here we explore the implications for those leaving custody.

Could the Key to Reducing Reoffending lie in Sports?

Sports can act as a trojan horse, engaging some of the most challenging young people who are at risk of reoffending.

Tackling the Stigma: Reducing Reoffending One Pass at a Time

Audrey Reber, kicks us off with her first blog post, giving her insight on how rugby can be used to reduce reoffending.

What makes a good mentor?

Mentoring can be a complex and more challenging process than what it might first appear. So what makes a good mentor?

3PILLARS:SPORT'S REDEMPTIVE ROLE IN A PANDEMIC WORLD

Our Chief of Staff, Krissy Brooks recently wrote an exclusive article for Connect Sport, a not-for-profit directory of organisations...

We did it - successfully raised £26,482 in crowdfunding campaign

THANK YOU - we not only did it we raised even more than our stretch target! The final total is £26,482, from an...

3Pillars strengthens strategic outlook with appointment of two new trustees

We are delighted to announce the appointment of two new trustees of the charity, Kate Molan and Louis Annan. As we adapt to face new...

A big welcome to a new team member -Jen!

Jen joins 3Pillars to develop future programme capabilities and opportunities through partnerships for the charity. With a strong set of...

City Bridge Trust give 3 year grant to support the work of 3Pillars Project

City Bridge Trust give 3 year grant to support the work of 3Pillars Project, rehabilitating and mentoring former prisoners into work in a...

Vacancy now filled - Thank you for your interest. Could you be a 3Pillars Project trustee?

We are RECRUITING - Trustee position(s) This is a voluntary position on our trustee board. We hope to appoint 2 new trustees this summer,...

Response to COVID19

Every organisation in the world is facing challenges. Whilst 3Pillars Project face uncertainty in the coming months, we must also prepare...

3Pillars 3 Peaks!

3 Mountains in 24 Hours - will you rise to the challenge? On 1st of May we will be heading off from our London base and driving up to...

Naomi Tomes, HMP Bullingdon Prison Officer, on her placement with the 3Pillars team

Naomi Tomes, a prison officer at HMP Bullingdon, joined 3Pillars project on placement for two weeks as part of her progression on the...

3Pillars delighted to be awarded a grant from CelebrateNationalLottery25

3Pillars Project is delighted to have been awarded a grant from Celebrate National Lottery 25 Years. The National Lottery's support is...

Ben Ryan on House of Rugby "3Pillars - a brilliant charity, taking rugby into prison".

It's a real privilege to have our work recognised by giants of game. House of Rugby's Alex Payne, Mike Tindall discussed with RugbyX and...

3Pillars CEO Mike Crofts on BBC Breakfast

4 December 2019 3Pillars Project CEO, Mike Crofts, appeared live on BBC Breakfast this morning, where he discussed how we must prioritise...

3Pillars CEO, Mike Crofts talks to Victoria Derbyshire about prison rehabilitation

3Pillars Project CEO, Mike Crofts commented to Victoria Derbyshire live this morning, joining discussion in the aftermath of the...

From Prison to the Pitch

“It's physical but you shake hands at the end of it...I just wish I had started rugby earlier ” 3PillarsProject were lucky enough to host...

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