About Us
Our History
Forth Valley Inclusion, formerly Stirling Interfaith Community Justice Group, is a Charity established by representatives of the churches and other faith communities in the Stirling area.
The Visitors Centre at HMP/YOI Cornton Vale was built on a strategic community partnership between the Charity, The Scottish Prison Service and Fife and Forth Valley Community Justice Authority, in response to the needs of female offenders and the families of offenders across Scotland. The aim of the Visitors Centre is to provide a supportive, friendly and welcoming environment for families visiting a woman in custody. Support is provided by staff and trained volunteers to ensure experiences of prison visiting are less stressful and more positive thereby encouraging more frequent visits and maintaining family ties in order to reduce re-offending, increase the stability of children's lives and achieve positive long-term outcomes for all of the family.
In April 2017, we opened our Visitors Centre at HMP Glenochil, with the same vision as our Visitors Centre at HMP/YOI Cornton Vale. Creating a safe and welcoming space for those visiting the prison.
Then in June 2023, we opened our Visitors Centre at HMP/YOI Stirling where we continue a lot of the work we were doing in the HMP/YOI Cornton Vale. We also continue to support the women in HMP/YOI Stirling and their families and loved ones.
Meet the Team
Visitor Centre Manager
Kristie McIntosh
I started in July 2021 as a volunteer to tie in with my college placement. I studied Community Learning and Development to help me widen my knowledge and skills of society as a whole and I am now happy and excited to be part of the fabulous team. You will find me in both centres. Please pop in for a visit!
Visitor Centre Depute Manager
Lauryn Boyle
I started as a volunteer in the Glenochil Visitor Centre in September 2021 whilst doing a BA psychology degree. I am delighted to have become a part of the team, and thoroughly enjoy helping with the work that is being done here! You will find me in both centres so pop in for a wee cuppa' and a chat!
Visitor Centre Worker
Mhairi Kelly
I started with the charity in March 2021. I enjoy working in the Visitors Centre and feel my social skills are perfectly aligned to my role. Its very rewarding helping our families through their visiting experience and getting to know them. In my spare time, I enjoy walking and socialising with my family and friends.
Visitor Centre Worker
Freyja Cook
I first started here at the start of 2023 on a placement for university and I loved it. I am currently studying to be a primary teacher and work here at the weekends alongside the team helping support families.
You can find me in the Glenochil Visitors Centre for a chat and a tea! In my spare time I love going for walks and a coffee.