A faith based national network
supporting prison leavers to
find community and support
Supporting a national network of
faith-based organisations working
with people who are leaving prison to
find community and support
The Community Chaplaincy Association (CCA) unites and strengthens community chaplaincies and faith-based organisations across the country. Our members walk alongside people who are leaving prison, helping them reconnect with community, rebuild relationships, and move away from crime.
We support, represent and connect our members so that desistance support can be strengthened and expanded nationwide.
Our Vision
“We envision communities where everyone seeking to move away from crime has the support they need to reach their full potential.”
Our Mission
“We unite our members and other organisations to strengthen and expand desistance support across the country, helping individuals move away from crime.”
Faith & Inclusion
The foundations of community chaplaincy are derived from faith-based principles. We recognise that faith can be a protective factor for communities and individuals.
The CCA recognises all faiths, harnessing and supporting the resources of single and multi-faith communities in response to the needs of people leaving prison and their families.
CCA projects support clients of all faiths and none, believing in the intrinsic value of each human life. It is not zealous outreach, although it may respond to those who wish to explore faith.
Faith informs and motivates the work of the CCA and its members, a faith that no one is beyond help, and a belief in the transformative power of hope, compassion, forgiveness, perseverance and patience.
