Getting Involved
Find out how you can:
- become a Friend of Families Outside;
- arrange for us to be your sponsored charity in an event;
- volunteer to help us in our work;
- raise awareness of the needs of families affected by imprisonment.
Friends of Families Outside
By becoming a Friend of Families Outside, you can:
- Show your support for families affected by imprisonment.
- Your voice can be heard at Families Outside events.
- You will receive our annual report and briefings on key issues.
- You will get discounts for Families Outside conferences, events and training.
The costs of becoming a Friend of Families Outside vary according to your ability to pay.
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Organisation | £25 |
| Individual (waged) | £10 |
| Individual (unwaged/student) | £5 |
| Individual (prisoners' family members) | FREE |
If you would like to become a Friend of Families Outside and help us continue our good work, please do so using one of the methods below. Thank you!
Applying to become a Friend of Families Outside by post
If you would like to apply to be a Friend of Families Outside by post, you can download an Application Form in PDF format, and send it to Families Outside at the following address:
Families Outside
Top Floor
13 Great King Street
Edinburgh
EH3 6QW
For some of our downloads, you will require a PDF reader to open the files. A free download of Adobe Acrobat Reader can be found here Download Acrobat Reader
Applying to be a Friend of Families Outside online
If you would like to apply to be a Friend of Families Outside online, you can do so by clicking on the link below.
Sponsorship
Please think of us when you are looking for a charity to sponsor!
The next time you do a Fun Run, marathon or any other charity event, please designate Families Outside as your chosen charity. Please contact us if you need a sponsorship form for your event.
Sponsors who bring in over £100 will be given the choice between free ‘Friend of Families Outside’ status or a t-shirt with the Families Outside logo. This is a great way of supporting a good cause, keeping fit and having fun at the same time!
Volunteering
We are always looking for volunteers to assist us with our work. Opportunities are available for a number of types of work, depending on your location, skills, and experience. These include:
- Administrative support
- Local distribution of materials
- Support and information in courts (pilot project)
We can also refer you to partner organisations in your area that work directly with families, such as for support in prison visitors’ centres, play provision for children, and assistance with travel and transport.
We're sorry, but volunteer posts with Families Outside are full at present. Please leave your name and details if you are happy for us to contact you once more opportunities are available or if you would like us to pass your interest on to our partner organisations. Many thanks for your interest!
Raising awareness
Families Outside receives regular requests from the media for families who are willing to talk about their experiences when a relative goes to prison. This is an extremely useful way of drawing public attention to the impact imprisonment has on people other than the offender.
If you are willing to speak with journalists or filmmakers, please enter your contact details below. We will then contact you when a media request is made. Contact with the media is at the family’s control. WE DO NOT PASS ON DETAILS OF FAMILY MEMBERS.
We insist that the media representative ensures anonymity and are happy to assist you with any media contact.
