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Friends Of 
Foston Hall

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What we do

The FFH was formed in 2022, to support the women of Foston Hall. 

Key aims are to:

Assist

Assist the women on their journey towards rehabilitation, including supporting them to retain contact with their children and families. 

Support

Support the governor and their team as well as informing and engaging the wider community to understand and support the work of the prison.

Develop

Develop and support projects designed to give some purpose and hope to the women of FH.

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why

· Fewer women’s prisons means that families often travel long distances to visit. 

· Family relationships are important for reducing reoffending. 

· Women generally commit less serious and less violent crimes. 

· Many have experienced abuse and have complex needs. 

· Relationship issues including victimisation often contribute to offending. 

· Drug addiction is a major factor in women’s crime. 

· Mental health issues and self-harm are common among women in prison

Meet The Committee

Sandra Gibson

Chair of FFH

David Grattidge

Treasurer and Secretary. David is a retired accountant.

Kate French

Founder and leads on Community Liaison. Formerly a member of the Independent Monitoring Board of Foston Hall.

Kath Wilson

Administration and Communications. Kath is a new member of the Committee and was a Probation Officer for 15 years. She is an Honorary Associate Professor at De Montfort University in Criminal Justice.

Patron, Dr. Theresa Peltier DL, High Sheriff of Derbyshire 2023-24.  Theresa was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant by His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire in January 2024. 

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Please do get in touch if you would like further information about the activities of FHH or would like to get involved.