35. NACRO

Money Mondays

NACRO is an organisation that believe “everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side” - They do a lot of work with people who have experience of the Criminal Justice System and “See your future, whatever the past”

Producer Sam paid a visit to their personal wellbeing service in St Albans which covers a range of areas including Finance, Benefit & Debt. While there he met with Fiona & Joanne to discuss the amazing work they do and how they are supporting prison leavers. He also met Paige & Bill who have been working on some personal projects to help with the cost of living crisis. Bill has a particularly powerful story as he was helped by NACRO after his time in prison and he now works alongside them using his own lived experience to help those who find themselves in a similar situation. Both Paige & Bill discuss the importance of reaching out for help if you need it

Zak & Emma share their own thoughts on the brilliant work of NACRO and the words of wisdom from Fiona, Joanne, Paige & Bill

USEFUL LINKS:

• NACRO

• NACRO shopping on a budget videos

• Quids in Magazine recipes

• Vicars Relief Fund

• Gov website - Breathing Space

• My Fridge Food

• Trolley

• Too good to go

• Too good to waste

• Turn 2 Us Benefit Checker

• Entitled to Benefit Checker

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This episode is hosted by...

Zak - The award-winning co-presenter of NPRs 'Life After Prison' Podcast

Emma - Works for 'Clean Slate' & their money skills resource 'Quids In' - Who provide information and support to people on lower incomes

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