We are recruiting: could you be our Treasurer?

The Prison Phoenix Trust is recruiting a new voluntary position of TREASURER to join our Board of Trustees. Who we are We are the leading yoga charity in the UK and Ireland, sharing meditation and yoga with people in prison since 1988. We offer personal support to prisoners and prison staff through teaching, mentoring, peer-support and specialist resources. We work with people of any faith or none, bringing hope, healing and second chances to people in prison Who we need continue reading

Gifts in wills helped Lisa fight addiction

On her 40th birthday, Lisa Newman was beginning an 18-month prison sentence for dealing drugs. Today, aged 52 and living in Gloucestershire, she’s a qualified addiction recovery coach, a public speaker, and a business owner. But back then, life felt completely out of control. While in prison, Lisa came across The Prison Phoenix Trust, a charity that supports people in custody through the tools of yoga, meditation and spiritual connection. Since 1988, the charity has helped thousands of people in continue reading

Yoga in UK prisons 2025: half-year reflection

By The Prison Phoenix Trust CEO Selina Sasse At the Prison Phoenix Trust, the first half of 2025 has been a time of quiet transformation and steady growth, rooted always in the shared strength of our community. At our recent Away Day, the depth of connection across The PPT community was powerfully felt. We took time to reflect on how our small staff team has grown, not only in number but in spirit. With skill and care, existing staff have continue reading