Next Chapter Scotland

💛

We’re back after the festive break 👋 Our team is back at work and our helpline is open again from 10am. Thanks for your patience over the holidays, we’re ready for the next chapter 💛

🎄 A Christmas message from all of us at Next Chapter Scotland. To everyone we’ve connected with this year, thank you. We know this season can be hard for many and we’re holding you in mind. Wishing you care and kindness from our team and volunteers 💛

@csimichael We don't as we are based in Scotland, however our friends over at @unlockcharity may be able to assist.

@NextChapterScot good morning do you have a service that covers England?

One of our team was at Simon Community Scotland’s Connect Hub for Women this week, sharing information and being there for anyone who wanted to chat about their rights and available support. These welcoming spaces matter. Support, not stigma 💛

✍️ New blog is live In our latest blog, Mark reflects honestly on what it takes to claw your way back to your feet when life feels overwhelming. 👉 Read the blog here: nextchapterscotland.org.uk/blog/clawing-b… 💛 Support, not stigma.

🎄 Christmas update from Next Chapter Scotland Our helpline closes at 2pm this Friday and reopens on 5 Jan at 10am. Our inbox will be checked occasionally but replies may be slower. Wishing everyone care, rest and kindness over the break 💛

Today on Human Rights Day, we’re joining organisations across the UK to say something simple: rights protect all of us. For people affected by the justice system, for families, for communities, dignity and fairness shouldn’t be up for debate. Human rights are how we look after each other. #HumanRightsDay 👉 Watch here: youtu.be/8dnYhm_Sbno?si…

🎉 Our 2024–25 Impact Report is here. This year we: • Doubled website reach (8k→16k) • Supported 290 people through our helpline • Reached 2,500+ people across 45 venues • Grew volunteer support to 3,000+ hours • Heard from 300+ people via Amplifying Voices Support, not stigma. Everyone deserves a next chapter. 📘 Read the report: nextchapterscotland.org.uk/reports

@scotgov @scottishprisons @FamiliesOutside @hmipscot @SacroScotland @apexscotland @PrisonExpertGrp @ComJusScot

There are 12.5 million people in the UK with a criminal record. Behind every number is a person, a family and a future. Everyone deserves the chance to turn the page.

🎥 Today we’re releasing four new short animations created with Media Co-op, sharing real experiences of isolation, fear, stigma and hope when navigating the justice system. These stories are shaped by lived experience and shared with care and dignity. 💛 Support, not stigma. 👇 The films are in the thread below.

Volunteer Open Day for women 💛 9 Dec • 1–6pm • 450 Argyle Street A safe, supportive opportunity to build confidence, gain experience and connect. Please share with anyone who might benefit.

Brilliant news 💛 We’ve been awarded support through the Volunteering Support Fund meaning we can train 21 new volunteers over the next 18 months. More voices. More support. More hope. Huge thanks to @Impact_Funding and @scotgov for backing stigma-free, lived-experience-led support. #NextChapterScotland #SupportNotStigma

Our team was delighted to be at Wednesday’s Celebrating Recovery event with Lanarkshire Links & Stigma Free Lanarkshire 💛 We’re always grateful for opportunities to meet people, listen, and offer support where it’s needed. If you’re running an event and would like our outreach team to attend, we’d love to hear from you. #NextChapterScotland #SupportNotStigma

Brilliant session today with IRISS reflecting on how to make social work placements stronger, more empowering, and rooted in lived experience. When we build on the good, we build something better 💛 #NextChapterScotland #Iriss #LearningTogether

@FamiliesOutside Great video! Keep up the good and vital work.

“When a loved one goes to prison, the whole family does the sentence.” 💙 Our new documentary shines a light on families’ experiences & why support matters. 🎬 Watch here: vimeo.com/1118786675