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Space2face is a restorative practices and arts charity. We work with everyone affected by crime and harm. We work with individuals as well as groups.

Space2face is a restorative justice and arts project co-founded in 2008 by Alyson Halcrow and Clair Aldington. Originally a partnership project between Shetland Arts and the Community Mediation Team in Shetland, it is now an independent charity (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) which Clair continues to manage with Alyson in a consulting role. There is a board of five trustees which includes former clients of the project. In April 2016, space2face won the criminal justice category of the Restorative Practice UK Awards. The project merges the arts with restorative practices to work with people of all ages who are involved in conflict or harm in their lives. It provides space for participants to look at what has happened, how it has affected them and others, and what they need to be able to move on with their lives in a safer way. Referrals are received from the Children's Reporter, Criminal Justice and Children and Families Social Work as well as through self-referrals. Space2face has been successively funded since 2009 by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, BBC Children in Need, Creative Scotland and Shetland Arts with additional contributions from local funders. The project has been presented to International Institute for Restorative Practices conferences in USA (August 2012) and Hungary (June 2015) and to the Scottish National Forum for Restorative Justice (December 2015).

30/10/2026

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27/10/2026

We cannot celebrate ten years of Space2face without highlighting the incredible artworks co-created with our service participants through a restorative and collaborative process.

Each design in our Made to Mend collection tells a story and embodies everything we stand for: healing, resilience, creativity, and connection.

✨ With the festive season fast approaching, consider giving a gift that gives back, and help us continue the next chapter of our story. Every purchase helps fund our work supporting those whose lives have been affected by crime and harm.

🎁 As everything in our collection is handcrafted to order, the last date for festive orders is 15 November.

Visit our online shop here:
https://www.space2face.org/category/all-products

13/10/2026

We were delighted to meet with Kirsten Oswald MSP, Minister for Victims and Community Safety, yesterday and discuss the importance of restorative justice and Space2face's work in supporting people affected by crime and harm. We were also able to outline the challenges faced in delivering a service with no statutory or core funding.

The Minister appreciated understanding more about what restorative justice means in practice, hearing how our use of the arts can make the process more accessible, whilst also giving people harmed through crime a voice.

Space2face would like to thank the Minister for taking the time to learn more about our services and the positive impact restorative approaches can have on individuals, families and communities.

08/10/2026

What does 10 years of our impact look like?

To mark this special anniversary, we launched a new impact report at last week’s celebration dinner, reflecting on a decade of growth, partnership and positive change across Shetland and beyond.

From receiving a national award and helping shape policy, to expanding services across Scotland, growing our team and building new partnerships, the report highlights some of the milestones that have shaped our journey over the past decade.

📖 Read the full digital impact report here: https://bit.ly/4hyzQCy

01/10/2026

What a wonderful evening!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, from near and as far as the US, for our 10th anniversary dinner, and to everyone who helped make the evening possible, and so special. We’re incredibly grateful to our guests, supporters, volunteers, staff, sponsors and everyone who contributed to our cause.

As we celebrate 10 years of work, we're proud to reflect on the lives touched, the partnerships built and the communities strengthened along the way. Your generosity and belief in our work will help us continue supporting individuals and communities affected by crime, conflict and other forms of harm, and create opportunities for understanding and healing, connection and positive change for years to come.

29/09/2026

Getting everything ready for tonight’s anniversary celebration! The excitement is building and we’re looking forward to welcoming you all and celebrating this milestone together.

See you soon!

25/09/2026

The generosity of our community never ceases to amaze us.

As we prepare for our 10th Anniversary Fundraising Dinner, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the businesses and individuals who have kindly donated prizes for our raffle.

Thanks to the support and generous contributions from NorthLink Ferries, Heima Shetland, Haar Sauna, Mareel Cinema, Blyde Welcome and Jamiesons of Shetland, alongside our dedicated Restorative Ambassadors Lesley, Martin, and Hilde, guests will have the chance to win a fantastic range of prizes. From travel and wellness experiences to cinema tickets, handcrafted artwork, homeware, local treats and much more, there will be something special for everyone.

There is still time to join us for what promises to be a memorable night of celebration, fundraising and community spirit.

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://bit.ly/3TfV3I8

21/09/2026

Seven days. Ten years. One special evening… Just one week to go until our 10th Anniversary Fundraising Dinner!

We would love for you to be part of this milestone celebration as we mark this important anniversary and reflect on a decade of impact in the community, supporting people affected by conflict, crime and harm across Shetland and beyond.

As we count down to the big night, we’re delighted to share our recent feature in Shetland News, highlighting the journey that brought us here and the purpose that continues to drive us forward: https://bit.ly/4rk7q2g

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been part of the Space2face story so far. We can’t wait to celebrate together with you!

Tickets are still available: https://bit.ly/3TfV3I8

A CHARITY supporting people affected by conflict, crime and harm is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a fundraising dinner later this month. Space2face is...

02/07/2026

If you love what we do and have a spare 2 mins please *nominate Space2face for this prize draw of £5000*:

https://movementforgood.com/draws/special/community

Deadline 5 July.

A huge thank you to one of our supporters in Edinburgh who nominated us and sent this link.

We could receive a £5,000 donation with your help through the Movement for Good Draw.

Address

2 Harbour Street
Lerwick
ZE10RL

Website

https://www.space2face.org/

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