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Imago Dei is a charity, committed to equipping women in prison and upon their release to live in their fullest potential, set free from their past, knowing their true value and identity in life.

At the heart of Imago Dei is the desire to see the women we work with live out their true identity and purpose. We believe that no one should be defined by their past or even their current circumstances.

There are many reasons and contributing factors as to why women find themselves in prison. By helping to address these issues during the time spent in custody we believe we are offering real practical solutions. We want to equip and empower women to live with purpose, enabling them to make better life choices and to live as valuable members of the community. This in turn has a positive knock-on effect on family-life, mental wellbeing and society, as well as helping to reduce re-offending.

Imago Dei was started in 2016 and since then almost 700 women have participated in our courses. We currently work in three women's prisons alongside Chaplaincy departments facilitating various courses and providing pastoral support and care for individuals, as well as Bible study, worship events and Sunday services. We are mentoring women in prison and continuing our support upon their release, working with women of all faiths and none.

Thankyou for every single word its engraved in me. I honestly didn’t think it would make such a difference but it has. You have given me some of my magic back! I couldn’t have done it so soon without FLOURISH. I am flourishing at last! I still have a long way to go but I am certainly on my way!
— FLOURISH participant
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Imago Dei Prison Ministry currently oversees four projects which are all working towards supporting women who are and have been in prison.

 
 
 

The spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has appointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.
— LUKE 4:18-19
“I don’t know how anyone goes through prison without chaplaincy. You make us feel unjudged and feel like we can open up. I love these courses they are brilliant! I felt free to be myself. You understand that prison and being separated from family IS the punishment we don’t need more punishment. You literally scooped me up in my prison journey and carried me to the finishing line. Thank you!”
— Course participant and recent prison leaver