Compassion Prison Ministry
THE PRISONS
HMP Wymott
HMP Wymott is a male Category C trainer prison which has accommodation for both sex offenders and mainstream Cat C offenders. It opened in 1979 as a Category C prison. The Ministry team has been in attendance at Wymott for around 20 years.
HMP Garth
Garth is a category B training prison which was opened in October 1988.
A new residential unit (housing 120) opened in 1997, and a further 180 places were provided in August 2007. The Ministry Team has been attending Garth for around 10 years.
HMP Thorn Cross
Thorn Cross is a purpose built open institution opened in 1985 on the site of a former Royal Naval Air Station which was initially used as an open adult establishment. The ministry has been attending Thorn Cross for over ten years. Pictured left, Reverend Shaun with ex-Manchester City footballer Geovanni, who attended a service, and trained with inmates.
HMP Hindley
Hindley was originally opened in 1961 as a borstal and became a youth custody centre in 1983. The establishment has undergone a number of population changes over recent years however it is currently a Young Offenders and Adult Male Category C establishment. Hindley has a number of residential wings and the two populations are housed separately although they mix throughout the day in all other areas. Hindley has excellent facilities and services which includes excellent workshop space for vocational courses.