Sussex Pathways has been honoured with The Queens Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK....

I’ve been a mentor for Sussex Pathways for a year, and I’m very grateful to have an insight into the lives of those who have experienced things such as alcohol or substance abuse, engaged in criminal activity or have grown up in poverty. Grateful, because it has taught me one thing that many in society can forget - these people are still human. Just before Christmas I pulled over to a gentleman who was on the floor and visibly in pain. He was communicating with me but complai

Wow, 2026 is here already! We leave behind the Easter eggs, strawberries and mince pies of 2025 and get ready to do it all over again (have you noticed that Easter eggs are in the shops already?). It's an exciting and challenging start to the new year for the Sussex Pathways team, with current projects expanding, new projects on the horizon, and changes to the justice system's recall policy to navigate. For me, this year brings with it a lot of unknowns, with a risk of chaos

At Sussex Pathways, our work centres on empowering people in the criminal justice system to rebuild their lives, reconnect with their communities and find sustainable pathways away from reoffending. Two of the most impactful strands of this work are our Through the Gate support and our group programmes: Pathways to Change  and Kintsugi. These approaches work together to increase confidence, emotional resilience, stability and a sense of self-worth, factors that are proven to

2025 has been an exceptionally busy year for Sussex Pathways - one of the busiest since we began in 2008 - and that is entirely down to the fantastic team we have on board. As it’s Christmas, I want to take this opportunity to shine a spotlight on each of them and the incredible work they do. Paula, Chief Operating Officer My right-hand woman, without whom I would genuinely be lost. Paula has been with us for nearly a year and is worth her weight in gold. Paula what an incred

This Restorative Justice Week, Sussex Pathways is proud to announce the launch of a landmark initiative: the Damage and Repair Project , an oral history library capturing the voices and stories of key figures who have shaped restorative justice in the UK over the past two decades. Developed in collaboration with our sister charity Why Me , this project honours the evolution of restorative practice and the individuals who have tirelessly championed its principles of healing, a

Last month our CEO Shirl and COO Paula attended the Community Chaplaincy Association Conference and AGM in Westminster. The CCA is a national body supporting a nationwide network of chaplaincy projects that help reduce crime and build better futures. The day was filled with important updates and thought-provoking talks. It was great to hear that the CCA is now in a much stronger financial position, a positive sign for the year ahead. There was also a moment of change, as Ja

Recently, we received a heartfelt message from a former client that moved us deeply and reminded us why our work matters. This individual had been facing serious criminal charges, and during that time, he lost nearly everything: his home, his job, and the trust of family and friends. Yet, in the midst of this turmoil, he found a lifeline through Sussex Pathways. Through our in-prison programs, he engaged with restorative approaches that offered more than just practical suppor

This September, paintings created by men in Lewes Prison were on display at Lewes Quaker Meeting House as part of the town’s “Artwave”...

Earlier this month, Carly Baxter and Paula Lee represented Sussex Pathways at the inaugural Kintsugi conference held at the historic...

A big thank you to everyone from Sussex Pathways who gave up their time to support the the Lewes Crown Court Open Day on Saturday 13th...

Our longest-standing Trustee, Adrian Turner, reflects on his time working in the criminal justice system and the vital role that Sussex...

What an amazing Summer we have had. The sun has certainly shone on Sussex this summer, and now as we head to the Autumn season, walking...

A huge thank you to Mark Whaley from Making It Out  for organising our latest Criminal Justice Forum meeting. The event saw an impressive...

This May, Sussex Pathways said a heartfelt goodbye to one of our founding directors, Pauline Prior, who stepped down from the Board after...