Make content about: Colin mentored others in prison
While serving his prison sentence, Colin decided to become a peer mentor supporting new arrivals and those facing addiction.
This story
Colin helped set up a pilot peer mentoring scheme in prison to support new arrivals with emotional guidance, daily routines and courses. He went on to support people struggling with drug and alcohol recovery. In November 2025, his voluntary service was recognised with two awards at the House of Lords.
Where you could take it
Meet with Colin to hear how peer mentoring works inside prison and discuss his plans for life beyond the gate.
Where it happens
Preston
The charity
- Charity: Prison Advice And Care Trust (Pact)
- Registration number: 219278
- Based in: Reading, England