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One Page: Education, skills and work: 3 key asks to unlock peer mentoring in prisons
One Page: Education, skills and work: 3 key asks to unlock peer mentoring in prisons

In the latest edition of One Page, our CEO outlines 3 key asks to unlock peer mentoring in prisons.

“I have a lot to thank Shannon Trust for”
“I have a lot to thank Shannon Trust for”

Richard shares his experience of being a Shannon Trust mentor and the difference it has made to his life post release.

One Page: Peer-led learning is a ‘super-power’
One Page: Peer-led learning is a ‘super-power’

In the final edition of One Page for 2024, Ian looks at the power of peer-led learning and what makes the mentor-learner bond so special.

One Page: Let’s build on peer-led learning
One Page: Let’s build on peer-led learning

Read the latest edition of One Page to find out more about why peer to peer learning works so well.

Nick’s story: learning with Turning Pages Digital
Nick’s story: learning with Turning Pages Digital

Nick shares his experience of learning with Turning Pages Digital and the difference it has made to his life.

"I’m so grateful and wish I could thank every one of you."
"I’m so grateful and wish I could thank every one of you."

Marcus shares his story of learning to read at HMP Wormwood Scrubs.

Learning to read with Turning Pages Digital
Learning to read with Turning Pages Digital

Henry talks about his experience of learning with Turning Pages Digital and the difference it has made to his life.

Joe’s Story
Joe’s Story

“I want to be able to read the letters my daughter writes to me and be able to write back”

“I have a lot to thank Shannon Trust for”
“I have a lot to thank Shannon Trust for”

Richard shares his experience of being a Shannon Trust mentor and the difference it has made to his life post release.

Matthew’s story: from mentor to award winner
Matthew’s story: from mentor to award winner

Matthew shares his journey of becoming a Shannon Trust mentor and winning mentor of the year.

Interview with a peer advocate
Interview with a peer advocate

Our Communications and Fundraising Manager sat down with Rob, a Shannon Trust peer advocate, to discuss being a mentor in prison and continuing to support us on release.

A visit to HMP Wormwood Scrubs
A visit to HMP Wormwood Scrubs

Amy, Communications and Fundraising Manager at Shannon Trust, visited HMP Wormwood Scrubs recently. Here she shares her experience of the day.

One Page: Education, skills and work: 3 key asks to unlock peer mentoring in prisons
One Page: Education, skills and work: 3 key asks to unlock peer mentoring in prisons

In the latest edition of One Page, our CEO outlines 3 key asks to unlock peer mentoring in prisons.

One Page: Peer-led learning is a ‘super-power’
One Page: Peer-led learning is a ‘super-power’

In the final edition of One Page for 2024, Ian looks at the power of peer-led learning and what makes the mentor-learner bond so special.

One Page: Let’s build on peer-led learning
One Page: Let’s build on peer-led learning

Read the latest edition of One Page to find out more about why peer to peer learning works so well.

Breaking the stress cycle
Breaking the stress cycle

Read more about how learning new skills, including literacy and numeracy, can help reduce stress.

One Page: Investing in prison literacy and numeracy programmes is a no-brainer
One Page: Investing in prison literacy and numeracy programmes is a no-brainer

We took a summer break on One Page, but our CEO is back with his latest update on why there needs to be more investment in prison literacy and numeracy programmes.

Teaching more people in prison to read requires investment
Teaching more people in prison to read requires investment

Our CEO outlines why there needs to be more investment in programmes like ours to help reduce reoffending.

Shannon Trust’s priorities for the new government
Shannon Trust’s priorities for the new government

Our CEO looks at what our top 3 priorities are for the new government.

Shannon Trust and Storybook Dads helping to break the cycle of low literacy
Shannon Trust and Storybook Dads helping to break the cycle of low literacy

We are working with Storybook Dads to reach more learners and help connect families through storytelling.

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