2024

The Charity Awards: Winner in Children & Youth Category

2022

Centre for Social Justice: Winner

2020

High Sheriff of Devon Award: in recognition of our work with prisoners and their families.

2016

Criminal Justice Alliance Awards: Outstanding Organisation of the Year

2015

Charity Achievement Awards: Highly Commended: Outstanding Impact

Koestler Awards: Koestler Certificate for our book Tales from Beyond the Walls

2014

Children and Young People Now: Winner: Charity of the year and Highly Commended: Family support

Sharon was awarded a Honorary Masters of Education degree by the University of St Mark and St John

2012

Directory of Social Change: Everyday Impact Award

European E-inclusion Award: Be a Part of IT (small organisations) for using technology to challenge social exclusion

2011

TalkTalk Digital Hero: For ex-prisoner Chris’ work for positive social change

Our CEO Sharon received an OBE for her work with children and families

2010 

Centre for Social Justice: Runner up

2008

Third Sector Excellence Award: Small Charity, Big Achiever Award

2007

Charity Awards: Children and Youth Award & The Overall Award: Excellence in Charity Management

SupportActionNet Award for supporting vulnerable people

Health and Social Care Awards: Improving Health and Wellbeing

2006 

NIACE Awards: Opening doors for Learners

Public Servant of The Year: Innovator Award

2005

APF Award for improving family ties

Home Office Justice Awards: Outstanding Contribution for Working with Offenders

Butler Trust Award for commitment & innovations in prisons

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