by admin | Jan 20, 2025 | News
Following the news of the retirement of Diane Curry OBE as POPS CEO we are delighted to announce that we have appointed Lynn Kelly as POPS’ new Director. Lynn takes over the lead role at POPS after 11 years as POPS’ Head of Operations. Lynn has over 25 years of...
by admin | Nov 28, 2024 | News
Today I am sharing with you all, the news that I have taken the decision to step down from my position as CEO at POPS.When I joined POPS in 1995, it was a very small team, basically it was the founder Farida Anderson MBE, myself, and a part-time administrator. Being a...
by HRadmin | Aug 13, 2024 | News
Job Title:Visit Centre WorkerLocation:HMP AshfieldHours:18 hours per weekSalary:£11.44 per hourResponsible to:POPS’ Family Service Manager POPS (Partners of Prisoners & Families Support Group) is a charity set up to support the loved ones of those in prison and on...
by admin | Sep 27, 2022 | News
Thanks to all the families who made the recent Family Day at HMP Garth such a success! POPS’ staff were on hand to provide support and join in the fun! If you are interested in taking part in a future Family Day contact POPS’ Family Support Lead for more...
by admin | Sep 1, 2021 | News
In May 2021, POPS launched our ‘Get It Off Your Chest’ campaign. In early 2021, POPS was approached by a family member who had attended an online family forum run by POPS at a local prison. They were keen that after such a difficult year, the opportunity...
by admin | Apr 20, 2021 | News
As prisons begin to open up again HMPPS has issued an update on the forms of ID that social and official visitors need to provide to enter a prison. As of the 6th April 2021 the ID required will change. Please make sure you are aware of the changes by visiting POPS...
