Frequently Asked Questions

PrayForAPrisoner is a Christian charity that provides daily prayer resources, Bibles, and spiritual support for those affected by the prison system—including prisoners, their families, victims of crime, and the chaplains and staff who serve them. We believe everyone deserves access to hope and spiritual nourishment.

We are in the process of registering with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Until registration is complete, we operate as an unincorporated charitable organisation. All donations are used directly for our charitable purposes.

Yes! All our prayer resources, daily offices, and online materials are completely free. We never charge prisoners or their families. Our work is funded entirely by donations from generous supporters who share our vision.

We are rooted in the historic Christian tradition, drawing particularly from the Daily Office of the Church of England. However, our resources are designed to be accessible and meaningful to Christians of all backgrounds. We focus on the shared prayers, scriptures, and traditions that unite believers across denominations.

Speak to your prison chaplain. They can request Bibles from us at no cost. If your prison doesn't have a chaplain available, write to us at our postal address (available on the contact page) and we'll do our best to help.

Yes! We provide printable prayer resources that chaplains can distribute. Ask your chaplain about printed copies of the Daily Office. We also have booklets designed specifically for prison use.

Our Daily Office resources are designed exactly for this. You and your loved one can agree to pray the same prayers at the same time each day—Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, or Night Prayer. Even though you're apart, you're united in prayer. Let them know which prayer time you'll be observing, and use our resources together.

Due to prison regulations, we typically work through chaplains rather than sending items directly to prisoners. However, you can ask the chaplain at your loved one's prison to request resources from us. Contact us if you need help connecting with the chaplaincy.

Email us at chaplains@prayforaprisoner.org.uk with your name, prison, and the number of Bibles needed. We'll respond within 48 hours and arrange delivery subject to availability and funding.

Absolutely! Our resources are designed to be printed. We provide print-optimised PDFs that work well on standard prison printers. You're welcome to print as many copies as you need for distribution within your establishment.

We're building a network to help chaplains support one another. Contact us to be added to our chaplaincy mailing list, where we share resources, prayer requests, and opportunities for connection. We also support the work of official bodies like the Prison Service Chaplaincy and the Church of England's Prison Advisor.

Victim Support provides free, confidential support to anyone affected by crime. If you've been affected by a specific type of crime, there are also specialist organisations that can help. Our prayer resources may also offer comfort during this difficult time.

We take privacy extremely seriously, especially given the sensitive nature of our work. We don't track visitors, we encrypt all stored data, and we never share personal information with third parties. Read our full Privacy Policy for details.

Yes! Our website works offline once you've visited it. You can also download printable PDFs of our prayer resources for use without internet access. On mobile devices, you can add the site to your home screen for app-like access.

We'd love to hear from you! Please email hello@prayforaprisoner.org.uk with any feedback, suggestions, or bug reports. For security vulnerabilities, please see our Security Policy.