Community Chaplaincy Norfolk

19/08/2026

Listening saves lives...

At CCN we know just how important it is for our clients to feel heard. This article from the BBC shows how crucial this skill is - for those experiencing the isolation and challenges in prison, it can feel like there's no-one to talk to. This is a heartening example of how a simple skill can save people from the brink of desperation and loneliness.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clye9zdk1l0o

Prisoners volunteering for the Samaritans provide life-saving support to their fellow inmates.

18/08/2026

💒WEDDING BELLS AND HAPPY COUPLE - A CCN LOVE STORY! 💒

We couldn't be more delighted to see our client, Frank, marry Susie recently - what a wedding and what a story! Read all about it and the wonderful community around this couple who brought it all together for them.

https://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/744684/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/People/A_marriage_built_on_faith_friendship_and.aspx

Hope into Action

There was hardly a dry eye in the house as around 100 friends, church members and supporters gathered to celebrate the marriage of Frank and Susie, a couple whose journey together is a remarkable testimony to God's faithfulness and the power of community.

12/08/2026

New community hubs to be launched in support of better help for mental health across Norfolk!

https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/26442399.norfolk-receive-nhs-mental-health-hubs-crisis-unit/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawTiio9wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMFZSeWw2MDhPcUl3cGt4RmtzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAA

Norfolk is set to receive two new NHS walk-in mental health hubs and a specialist crisis unit.

10/08/2026

With recall to prison at almost 70% for those sentenced to up to 12 months - surely this is a good option - what are your thoughts?

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/07/offenders-cleaning-canals-west-midlands-prison-overcrowding

With the debate over prison overcrowding and what to do about it raging, one initiative offers an alternative solution

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

04/08/2026

GET INVOLVED AND HELP US CHANGE LIVES!

Do you have a couple of hours a week to spare and are you interested in volunteering to help make your community a safer place?

Can you be the person to help someone rebuild their life, after prison?

We're looking for empathetic, confident people with great listening skills to become mentors for people leaving prison across Norfolk.

There are now 2 ways to access our Mentor Training Programme:

The first way is our highly acclaimed in person training course, where you'll learn the 9 modules over 2 days. The next in person course takes place over 2 full day sessions on Saturday 12th September and Saturday 26th September in Norwich city centre.

We also now offer our Mentor Training Online:

The 9 modules will be split across 9, two-hour weekly online sessions, starting from Monday 10th August and running from 6pm-8pm (excluding bank holidays). Please follow the link below to learn more.

You can also mix and match the online course with in-person - whatever suits your life best.

If you're interested - message us here, or email [email protected]



https://www.getinvolvednorfolk.org.uk/o/Community-Chaplaincy-Norfolk/opportunities/Volunteer-Mentor-for-Prison-Leavers/123338

03/08/2026

☀️ Homelessness doesn't stop for summer, and neither do we. 💚
When the sun is shining, it's easy to forget that for many people, summer brings a different set of challenges:
☀️ Extreme heat
☀️ Dehydration
☀️ A lack of safe shelter
☀️ Increased vulnerability making life on the streets even harder.
Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney helps transform summers from survival to stability.
💚 We're here every day of the year, providing a home, support and meaningful work opportunities for those rebuilding their lives.
Read 'How Roy's Summers Changed For Good' https://emmaus.org.uk/norfolk-waveney/203617-2/
Together, with your donations, we can help turn difficult summers into summers of hope.

29/07/2026

🍓 What a lovely evening we had! Our annual summer picnic was a roaring success, with mentors and clients coming together for games and scrumptious food - much of which was handmade by our very own Claire! (Fruity kebabs - delish!)🍓

It was so good to see everyone enjoying themselves, connecting and having fun. It's this kind of event - where we can relax and celebrate - that reminds us we are all here for one reason - to enjoy life and connect with others.

The work we do here .org is crucial - in helping rebuild lives beyond prison, and protecting our communities.

If you'd like to get involved in our work or become a mentor, please get in touch via our website https://www.norfolkchaplaincy.org.uk/get-involved/ or contact us at [email protected]

24/07/2026

Do you have a couple of hours a week to spare and are you interested in volunteering to help make your community a safer place?

Can you be the person to help someone rebuild their life, after prison?

We're looking for empathetic, confident people with great listening skills to become mentors for people leaving prison across Norfolk.

There are now 2 ways to access our Mentor Training Programme:

The first way is our highly acclaimed in person training course, where you'll learn the 9 modules over 2 days. The next in person course takes place over 2 full day sessions on Saturday 12th September and Saturday 26th September in Norwich city centre.

We also now offer our Mentor Training Online:

The 9 modules will be split across 9, two-hour weekly online sessions, starting from Monday 10th August and running from 6pm-8pm (excluding bank holidays). Please follow the link below to learn more.

You can also mix and match the online course with in-person - whatever suits your life best.

If you're interested - message us here, or email [email protected]

We're looking for empathetic, confident people with great listening skills to become mentors for people leaving prison across Norfolk.