The Prison Radio Association is the national charity that gives people in prison a voice. We aim to support people through their sentences and beyond, by working alongside them to develop digital skills, increase confidence and build better futures. They run the National Prison Radio (NPR); the world’s first national radio station for people in prison, launched in 2009. Made by prisoners, for prisoners, National Prison Radio aims to promote a culture of positive change in prison, while acknowledging and addressing the challenges of imprisonment and is now broadcast to over 80,000 men behind bars every day.
Company funding enables the Association to continue supporting men at HMP Brixton to develop technical skills, improve their mental health, learn about radio production and presenting, and start paving pathways into meaningful employment and education. The impact of this support is clear, 70% of participants report improved confidence and self-esteem, translating to clear outcomes on release, with 50% of participants in education or employment, well above the 20% national average.
“When I first came to National Prison Radio, I was serving a sentence in HMP Brixton. I learnt how to be consistent, reliable and stick to the production schedule. I developed my interviewing skills and my computing skills. The staff here encourage you to do more and believe in yourself. NPR has boosted my confidence. I’m applying for university so when I get out I don’t have to be in the same position I was when I came to prison.” Ali – Presenter and Producer
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