HMPBullingdon

“Hidden Heroes Day is an opportunity to celebrate the people who work tirelessly in prisons, probation, and youth custody services. Their dedication, compassion, and resilience to deliver punishment that cuts crime is truly extraordinary.” Lord Timpson, Minister of State, MoJ

Happy Hidden Heroes Day to all of our extraordinary staff at HMP Wealstun and our colleagues across @hmpps 👏 Thank you for your continued dedication and pride to protect the public and change lives. @ButlerTrust

#HiddenHeroes Day 2025 is 24 September – a day to remember the men and women working in UK prisons, probation and youth justice services; thank them for their service; and remind them they’re not forgotten even if they are largely hidden from public view. HiddenHeroes.uk

I'm starting a new project at @HMPBullingdon today, delivering a 5 week football programme for inmates, that culminates in a game against a coaches team. I've been looking forward to getting it started, it's experiences like this that challenge and excite me as a coach.

🌿Thanks to tea and treat purchases at the Tea Bar – and extra support from The Nature Effect CIC – a brand new garden space has opened for families visiting loved ones at @HMPBullingdon.🌿 It’s more than just greenery. It’s a calm, welcoming space where children can play, and families can relax and reconnect with nature while waiting for their visit. Family visits reduce reoffending by 39%. Pact works hard with prisons to make the visiting process as welcoming and family-friendly as possible. 💚 #StrongerFamilies #SaferCommunities #PrisonReform

Last week we held an event with local partners & charities for prisoners who rarely receive visits - helping them build positive connections to support reintegration upon release. Prisoners saw the help & support available inside & beyond prison to help them reduce reoffending.

🧠This #MensMentalHealthWeek our gym team are supporting prisoner's wellbeing through fitness sessions that build strength & routine. Staying active boosts mental health and plays a key role in reducing reoffending by helping the prisoners make positive, lasting change.

🌈 This #PrideMonth, our staff are taking part in internal events, from lunchtime talks to learning sessions . These events create opportunities for learning, strengthen allyship, and help build a workplace culture where everyone feels respected and safe to be themselves.

Running a prison is demanding. Think you’d be up to it? Hear what effective prison leadership really takes, from ex-prison governors. 📝Ready to become a future prison leader? Apply now: prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk/future-prison-…

📢 Applications are now open for the Future Prison Leaders Programme Bring your people management and leadership skills to our three-year programme, where you’ll receive comprehensive training and support every step of the way. Apply now: prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk/roles-at-hmpps…

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek celebrates community. Working in a prison environment can be challenging, which is why supporting staff mental health is so important. When we encourage open conversations, we reduce stigma and create a healthier, more supportive workplace.💚

The 40th Annual Butler Trust Awards, hosted by The Princess Royal at St James's Palace today, had a surprise guest - The King! The Princess Royal has been Patron of the Trust since 1985 and champions their work to promote excellence in UK prisons, probation and youth justice.

💰 @hmpps offers grants <£10k for rowing, cooking & football workshops at HMP Bullingdon. Deadlines vary—apply by 2 Mar. Details 👉 find-government-grants.service.gov.uk (search under “HMPPS Small Grants Scheme”) #FundingOpportunity

The @HMPBullingdon Community Connections Pilot Project addresses challenges faced upon release to reduce reoffending. Read the newly published report: ocva.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

Fantastic to receive donated puzzles and supplies from the community that we can use to support prisoner learning at HMP Bullingdon. If you have similar items to donate (books, art materials, puzzles, chess sets) please get in touch! Thank you 🙏

💚Today is #TimeToTalk day. We held a staff wellbeing event this week, encouraging staff to check-in with each other, start open conversations to break the stigma around mental health and promote support services.

💰 New @HMPPS funding opportunity! Grants of up to £10k are available for VCSE organisations to deliver activities in prisons. Current opportunities include rowing workshops (HMP Bullingdon) and pen pal programmes (HMP Leeds). Apply by 9 February find-government-grants.service.gov.uk

A career where the work you do protects your community and supports offenders to make positive changes. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. prisonandprobationjobs.gov.uk/roles-at-hmpps…

HMP Bullingdon knows the importance of visiting a loved one in prison over the festive period 🎄. Because there won't be social visits on Christmas or New Year's day, additional visits sessions will be held on Monday 23rd and 30th. gov.uk/guidance/bulli…

Massive shout out to the 11 learners who just completed their first 2-week OTRT course at @HMPBullingdon with training delivered by the experts at @_ElitePS ⭐ Huge congratulations for taking the next step towards unlocking your future and good luck for more progress! #Elite