Marketplace Initiative

The idea behind the Marketplace initiative is for charities and organisations to be physically present at the service. The Marketplace will be open from 3pm to 5pm with the Launch Service starting at 3.30pm, thus providing about one hour before and after the Launch Service for registered charities and organisations to be available for delegates and members of the public to come along, peruse information, and have discussions with those present, perhaps offering to join-up or volunteer.

We anticipate over 100 delegates coming from all over Scotland attending, as well as some members of the local Perth community.  We are also hoping some charities and organisations who work in areas and communities north of Perth will also be attending and joining the Marketplace initiative.

This is a good opportunity for awareness raising and networking amongst like-minded delegates who have a real interest in issues such as: prison, throughcare and re-settlement after release, victim awareness and restorative justice etc.

The charities and organisations involved in the Marketplace are also welcome to participate in the official Launch Service at 3.30pm. 

Involvement in the Marketplace and Launch Service is free-of-charge, although donations are always welcome.

Prisoners Week Charter

Prisoners Week Scotland has also launched the Prisoners Week Charter initiative for churches, faith-based-groups and non-faith-based organisations.

The Prisoners Week Charter is an easy way to ‘sign-up’ to provide practical support for those affected by imprisonment and help raise awareness of the impact of the justice system on individuals, families and communities.  To find out more about signing the Charter please visit our page here

Thank you for taking the time to consider the Prisoners Week Charter and Marketplace initiative.  Your support and (hopefully) involvement is sincerely appreciated.