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Imagine beginning Christmas day away from your loved ones, but surrounded by hundreds of other inmates dreaming of home. This is the reality for over 80,000 people in the UK who will spend Christmas day in prison this year.

The impact of the Christmas Gift project cannot be overstated, the vibrancy and hope felt across the prison ‘post the delivery’ was immense. Many of the men were touched and surprised by the generosity.

Sixty-One organises an annual Christmas Gift Project which gives 1,600 prisoners in HMP Bristol, Ashfield and Leyhill a bag of Christmas gifts, with the option of a gospel or Christian booklet.

“I cannot thank you enough for the gifts that you and your team have given to the prisoners here. Every year when we are giving them out, many of our men are bowled over by your generosity."

...pleased to say that we worked with more people than ever last year reflecting the investment in additional days in our settings.

...pleased to say that we worked with more people than ever last year reflecting the investment in additional days in our settings.

It follows the true and inspiring story of John Newton, set in the height of the slave trade in the 18th Century.