Many prisoners in Jersey are from the mainland

The voluntary agency Prison Fellowship has recently been set up in the island.

The aim of the Prison Fellowship is to support prisoners, ex-prisoners and their families as well as victims and their families.

As many prisoners in Jersey are from the mainland, the group raises money to help fund families to come for visits.

It also helps to buy Christmas gifts for prisoners to give to their children.

Jane Furgus and Sister Hilary from the Catholic Pastoral Services at St Thomas' Church are trying to encourage different churches across the island to get involved with the work they do.