Lukas' story

Life behind bars was lonely for Lukas

He was 61 when he ended up in prison. It felt like all hope for the future was gone. And with no family to visit, he felt very alone.

Outside prison Lukas had been a hard worker, he had his own business and worked in the motor industry. Time in his cell without work felt empty. He was desperate for an opportunity to find purpose in prison.

Thankfully, Lukas was offered one of the limited places at our in-prison workshop, where bike mechanic training gave him hope for the future.

Using his hands and focusing his mind, his mental health transformed. By building bikes for people in need, and getting a real qualification in the process, Lukas’ perspective on life changed.

“Being in the workshop is the best medicine. You don’t think about your problems as you are concentrating on your work. In prison you have no control over what happens to you, but in the workshop you feel more like a human being.”

You can support people like Lukas. Suicide rates and reoffending drops when prisoners are given meaningful work. Our prison work transforms lives every day. And you can help.

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