Brighten Up their Day scheme inmate rules

The following are rules that BTG send out to inmates along with their application form:-

The Brighten Up their Day scheme was started exclusively to do just as the title says, to Brighten up the Day of an inmate.

Being in prison sadly one day is the same as any other day. The only exception is the weekend, but they can be just as boring as the week days.

On the outside there are a number of things that can take our mind of things, such as Birthdays, anniversaries and different faiths have different special days to celebrate.

So Bridging the Gap decided that they would do something to help Brighten up the Day of inmates in prison.

We have a number of volunteers on the outside who will send in to you a card for that special day.

One important thing that you MUST remember is that this is NOT a penpal scheme, nor is it a dating scheme, and when you fill in the application form, you are not allowed to specify a gender for the volunteer who is sending in your card.

They will put their name on the outside and should put our address; this is required by the Ministry of Justice rules.

Thank you.

Rules

• This is a one way communication service. From a person on the outside to you.
• You must not write back to them, not even a note of thanks
• They should never use their full name; and will only use a first name
• They will not enclose any money
• They will not enclose letters with any card
• They will use our address: BTG, C/o SMCA, Cobham Court, Haslemere Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 3PR
• They will endeavour to post cards in plenty of time to reach their inmate for his/her special day
• If they chose an overseas inmate, then they have been advised to allow extra time and that extra postage will be needed
• In case of query/doubt, Tel: 02080901486
• You must tell BTG if you wish to discontinue