The Economic Times

Veteran actress quietly dedicating years to helping prisoners rebuild their lives. One inmate said her presence made him feel free even in captivity

Actress Jenny Agutter is known for her roles in The Railway Children and Call the Midwife, but away from the screen she has spent years supporting prisoners and disadvantaged people. She has visited prisons, listened to inmates and supported programmes aimed at helping people reconnect with their families, communities and everyday life after release. Her charity work began decades ago and shows her belief that people who have made mistakes should still have a chance to rebuild their lives.