At Pact, we rely on our amazing volunteers and value them enormously. That's why it's so wonderful when we hear from people like Lynda. She tells us: "Volunteering with in prison with Pact has brought me so much. It gives me purpose—something outside my everyday routine—and it’s something I truly look forward to. I’m 78 now, and my daughter has said she’ll drive me to volunteer if I ever can’t drive myself. That’s how much this means to me. “If you’re considering volunteering with Pact, I’d say

👬 Big brothers can be friends, allies, and often carers — so when a brother goes to prison, the impact on younger siblings can be huge. Yet their sense of loss is often overlooked, and stigma can make it hard for them to speak openly. 🎨 Pact brought together Big Brothers at HMYOI Brinsford and illustrator Jessica Hartshorn to create a visual story offering younger siblings an honest, child friendly insight into prison life and the connection they still share. 📖 We’ve also developed a guide to