The award judges commended the winner for the commitment and dedication of its volunteers and their contribution to helping people in prison address the consequences of their offending and to lead a law-abiding life on release.

PrisonWorks’ restorative programme started two years ago and has given sentenced prisoners on the Isle of Man an opportunity to reflect on the impact of their actions on others and to repair and maintain good relations with their own families. Through its close links with the community, the charity has been able to arrange accommodation and support for some prisoners on release as well as help to change the attitudes of people on the island to living and working with former offenders. The charity has worked successfully to persuade business owners and accommodation providers to offer jobs and housing to former prisoners when they would not have done previously. The Prison Reform Trust was able to attract considerable press interest for this award leading to a TV news report and two radio broadcasts, recorded in the prison with prisoners, volunteers, the governor and Lady Corbett.