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 Visitor Centres for a chat and a tea! In my spare time I love going for walks and a coffee.

Visitor Centre Worker

Yazmin Williamson

I started with the charity in 2022 whilst doing my BSc in Psychology. I enjoy meeting new people and helping families who attend for visits.

You will find me in both centres for a chat and coffee!

Visitor Centre Worker

Nicola Gibson

I began my journey with Forth Valley inclusion in 2022 as a volunteer at Glenochil and have loved being able to spend time getting to know families and offering support where needed. I have an extensive background in early years with a degree in childhood practice and a few years experience working with children with severe and complex needs.

My free time is usually spent with my own children, at the gym or catching up with friends.

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