Community Chaplaincy Norfolk

Based on a model established by the National Community Chaplaincy Association, CCN employs a small staff team to recruit, train and support volunteer mentors to assist people leaving prison to resettle after custody and reduce the likelihood of re-offending. We are based at the warm and welcoming St Stephen’s Church café in Norwich city centre and work with anyone aged 18+ who is leaving prison to live anywhere in Norfolk. We welcome people of all faiths or none. Engaging with CCN is voluntary, we are not part of the prison or probation service. Our work is not time limited. We receive self-referrals and referrals from professionals. We visit people in prison (clients) to explain what we can offer. Once assessed and accepted as a CCN client, a mentor may meet the client several times prior to release to build a relationship, set goals and identify the support needed. The heart of the CCN project is the recruitment, training and support of Volunteer Mentors who work closely with prison leavers, offering non-judgemental support, advocacy and signposting. We are always seeking new volunteers to become Mentors or join our Board of Trustees.