Over 2000 people are supported by Community Chaplaincies every year
Over 2000 people are supported by Community Chaplaincies every year
We envision communities where everyone seeking to move away from crime has the support they need to reach their full potential
We unite our members and other organisations to strengthen and expand desistance support across the country, helping individuals move away from crime
At CCA, we are the umbrella organisation supporting a nationwide network of chaplaincy projects that help reduce crime and build better futures
Community Chaplaincies work alongside prisoners, ex-prisoners and their families, offering mentoring and holistic support within prison, though the gates and out in the community
The faith ethos of Community Chaplaincy provides a firm foundation for the work that we do, a motivation for doing it, and ultimately, a profound benefit for those we work with
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"Will You Be a Lifeline?"
Jackie is Chair of Trustees for the Community Chaplaincy Association
Cathy is a founding Trustee of the Community Chaplaincy Association and Managing Chaplain of South West Community Chaplaincy
Imam Zakkaria Sayed has been working as an Imam in the prison service since 2007
Maqsood was awarded an OBE for his groundbreaking work as the first Muslim Advisor to HM Prison Service
Tony helped found Ford Forward Community Chaplaincy to support prisoners resettling in West Sussex
Allison has been involved in Community Chaplaincy and prison chaplaincy since 2002
Mark became a trustee with the CCA in 2022. He is chair of trustees for member project Futures Unlocked.
Richard became a trustee with the CCA in February 2023. He has taken on the role of treasurer and is a Priest in the Diocese of Gloucester
Josh became a trustee in 2025. He brings a wealth of experience of the criminal justice sector having been CEO of CCA member project Change for Good.
Tom became a trustee in 2025. A retired probation officer and on the board of trustees at member project Yellow Ribbon. Tom brings a wealth of criminal justice experience.
As a charity, the Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall running of the Community Chaplaincy Association
The first Community Chaplaincy project was launched, focusing on supporting individuals leaving prison
The CCA was registered as a national charity, recognizing the benefits of collaboration and support for community chaplaincy projects across the country
The CCA continues to work alongside prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families, offering mentoring and holistic support within prison, through the gates, and out in the community
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