Organised by the Liverpool Diocesan Council for Social Aid (LDCSA), Adelaide House Female Approved Premises, the Diocese of Liverpool, and Liverpool Cathedral, and forming part of the Prisons Week of Prayer, this ‘In conversation’ style lecture is of particular interest to those impacted by, working in, or concerned with, the criminal justice system, and arts based rehabilitation, especially those working with women and their families.

This year’s event includes a dinner and our keynote ‘In Conversation’ style lecture.

We are delighted to welcome Victoria Gillies, CEO of Fine Cell Work who, in conversation with Revd Canon Dr Ellen Loudon, Liverpool Diocesan Director for Social Justice, will explore the role of charities in providing successful and meaningful rehabilitation services to people in prison and prison leavers.

Victoria, a New Zealand born solicitor, has worked in the charity sector for 25 years. She ran production and outreach programmes for 10 years for children’s ballet companies before joining the London Children’s Ballet in 2010 as the Development Director. Her experience in managing large groups of volunteers, performances, fundraising initiatives and community programmes led to her appointment as Executive Director of Fine Cell Work in 2013. Moving an organisation that had grown organically over 15 years, to the professional, well-funded charity it is today, supporting increasing numbers of men and women in prison each year and now supporting prison-leavers, is down to her leadership and vision.

Location: Liverpool Cathedral

6pm – Dinner, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott Suite

7.30pm – ‘In Conversation’ style Lecture, Concert Room – entry via SGGSS

As this event forms part of the Prisons Week of Prayer, prior to the dinner, attendees are invited to join the Cathedral’s short Evensong service at 5.30pm.