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Irish And Travellers In Prison

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1217115
Status
Registered
Registered
March 5, 2026
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
35-36 Albert Sq.
London
SW8 1BZ

Contact

Phone
07521061711
Email
[email protected]

Activities

The support of Irish and GRT prisoners in English and Welsh prisons, their families and friends, along with wider support to those in need.

Objects: The Objects Of The CIO Are To Relieve The Needs Of Irish Immigrants, People Of Irish Heritage, And Members Of The Gypsy, Roma And Traveller (Grt) Community Who Are In Prisons And Places Of Detention Across England And Wales, And Their Families, By: Providing Emotional, Pastoral And Practical Support, Including The Provision Of Small Grants.providing Advocacy Support To Facilitate Access To And Navigate Complex Systems, Including Access To Healthcare And Programmes To Assist With Reintegration Into Society Post Detention. Raising Awareness And Delivering Educational Initiatives Within Prisons And The Wider Community About Barriers Faced By This Community, Including Through The Commissioning Of Research.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Economic/community Development/employment, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity, Other Charitable Purposes
Who
Elderly/old People, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin

Areas of operation

Region
Throughout England And Wales

Trustees

Name Appointed
Ann Cosstick (Chair) Nov. 11, 2025
Oliver Peyton OBE Nov. 11, 2025
Rev John Cullen Nov. 11, 2025