Sep 14, 2023
The Princess Royal visited Stonnall Rd Approved Premises today to meet recent Butler Trust Award Winner John Holsey and his colleagues – it was The Princess’s first visit to an approved premises and was appreciated by all concerned.
Jul 20, 2023
Our Royal Patron, HRH The Princess Royal, visited HMP Cardiff yesterday, touring the jail and speaking to staff, including recent Butler Trust Award Winner, Matt Hillard. The Princess spent almost 2 hours in the establishment, and briefly addressed staff in Visits before departing for her next engagement.
May 23, 2023
Nominations are now open for this year’s Butler Trust Awards!
May 17, 2023
Last week, our Royal Patron, HRH The Princess Royal, visited HMP Pentonville, to meet recent Award Winners – Natalie Adams, Eve Brotzel, Ricardo Lafuente-Dyer, and Jose Aguiar – and their colleagues, in their places of work. HRH caught up with all four winners and toured the establishment, before addressing staff in the Centre.
Mar 28, 2023
The Butler Trust’s 36th Award Ceremony, hosted as on every previous occasion by HRH The Princess Royal, was held on 27th March, 2023. By gracious permission of His Majesty the King, we were once again back in the wonderful surroundings of St. James’s Palace in London, the senior Palace of the Sovereign – the first time (because of Covid) we had been able to hold the event there since 2019.
Jan 9, 2023
We are delighted to announce the names of our 2022-23 Butler Trust Award Winners and Commendees. As always, the Awards once again reflect some of the most outstanding examples of the dedication, skill, and creativity found throughout the criminal justice system.
Jan 1, 2023
AWARD WINNER 2022-23: Praised by the Governor for her “infectious enthusiasm” and ability to “get things done”, Natalie receives her Award for her exceptional work setting up the Drug Recovery Wing at HMP/YOI Pentonville, which has won widespread acclaim from colleagues and prisoners alike. [Her Award is supported by G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services.]
Jan 1, 2023
AWARD WINNER 2022-23: Niyi’s Award is for the “inspirational determination and courage” he has shown, as an Officer at HMP Wandsworth, in developing and driving forward Together Against Racism, which has helped to tackle discrimination in the jail and is now being rolled out across the prison estate. [He also receives the POA Award for outstanding work by a Prison Officer.]
Jan 1, 2023
AWARD WINNER 2022-23: Rupert is granted an Award for his remarkable work, as Senior Public Health Lead in HMPPS, in helping to drive and shape the organisation’s response to Covid-19. His tireless efforts, skill, and professionalism throughout the pandemic “directly contributed to saving hundreds of lives”. [His Award is supported by Interventions Alliance.]
Jan 1, 2023
AWARD WINNER 2022-23: Described in his nomination as “a wise silver fox”, and by his Governor as “the quiet backbone of Aylesbury”, Sean receives an Award for his outstanding service as a Prison Officer, and for the passion, skill, and dedication he has brought to all aspects of his role, over more than 30 years. [His Award is supported by Ingeus.]
Jan 1, 2023
AWARD WINNER 2022-23: Richard’s Award is for his exceptional work as a Vocational Training Officer, teaching gardening and animal husbandry, at HMP/YOC Hydebank Wood – “changing lives one at a time” through his caring and inspiring approach, and winning a top prize at the Balmoral Show along the way. [He also receives the Keith Bromley Award for Education & Skills Training.]
Jan 1, 2023
AWARD WINNER 2022-23: Mark’s Award is for the deep humanity, commitment, and exemplary jailcraft he has shown over three decades as an Officer and Custodial Manager at HMP Wandsworth, and for being, in the words of one colleague, “one of the greatest leaders I have ever had the privilege to work with”. [His Award is supported by Serco Justice and Immigration (UK&E).]