Not Beyond Redemption Limited

Not Beyond Redemption Limited (Charity number: 1192232) is a UK-based nonprofit organisation dedicated to providing free family legal advice and representation to women who are in prison or have formerly been incarcerated. The charity focuses on supporting incarcerated mothers in re-establishing and progressing their essential relationships with their children.

Background and Mission

Founded by Camilla Baldwin, a leading family lawyer and advocate for imprisoned parents, Not Beyond Redemption addresses the profound social and familial consequences of maternal incarceration. The organisation recognises the impact of imprisonment on child development, emotional wellbeing, education, and social behaviours, aiming to mitigate these through legal support and advocacy. The charity’s mission is to look beyond the crime and sentencing to the person and their children, fostering rehabilitation and family reconnection[1][3].

Activities and Services

Not Beyond Redemption operates primarily through pro bono legal clinics held at women’s prisons across England, including HMP Send, Downview, East Sutton Park, Peterborough, Eastwood Park, Styal, and Bronzefield. The charity provides extensive family law advice, assists women in court proceedings, and helps them understand their legal rights regarding child access and custody matters.

Beyond direct legal representation, the charity offers support to the families of the women prisoners and continues to assist mothers post-release, ensuring ongoing assistance during reintegration into family life. Its work is unique in the UK, as no other charity provides such specialised legal assistance to this demographic on this scale[1][3][5].

Organisation and Supporters

The team at Not Beyond Redemption is composed of specialist family lawyers, volunteers, advisors, and former prisoners who contribute insights based on lived experience. This collaborative approach enhances the charity’s effectiveness in addressing the complex legal and social issues faced by incarcerated mothers[3].

Impact and Recognition

Not Beyond Redemption has been recognised within the legal community, notably winning ‘The Community Interaction’ award at the Family Law Awards in 2022. The charity continues to raise awareness about the systemic challenges related to incarceration, child access, and family separation, advocating for long-term societal change while providing immediate legal support to vulnerable women[3].

Not Beyond Redemption Limited exemplifies a focused response to the neglected needs of imprisoned mothers and their children in the UK, combining expert legal intervention with compassionate advocacy to promote family unity and rehabilitation[1][2][3].

[1] https://notbeyondredemption.co.uk [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/5161196 [3] https://notbeyondredemption.co.uk/about/ [4] https://www.charitychoice.co.uk/not-beyond-redemption-limited-277800 [5] https://www.givingisgreat.org.uk/database/charity-factsheet/?regNo=1192232