We Are Honoured to Receive a Special Invitation from the Archbishop of York

TempusNovo Honoured by Special Invitation from Archbishop of York

TempusNovo is deeply honoured to have received a personal invitation from the Archbishop of York to attend a Garden Party recognising the dedication and impact of volunteers and staff across the region.

The event, to be held on Saturday 28th June 2025 in the beautiful grounds of The Deanery, Dean’s Park, York, is a celebration of the often unseen and unthanked work carried out by organisations like TempusNovo. It acknowledges the vital role charities play in supporting and uplifting communities often quietly and without fanfare.

Representatives from TempusNovo will attend the Garden Party, followed by an invitation to Choral Evensong in the magnificent York Minster, where guests will be welcomed with reserved seating.

“To be recognised in this way is a moment of real pride for us,” said Steve Freer, CEO of TempusNovo. “Our work to support ex-offenders into sustainable employment is often behind the scenes, but events like this remind us that what we do matters and is noticed.”

The invitation is not just a celebration, but a powerful message of appreciation for those of us working tirelessly to break cycles of poverty and crime and build a more inclusive society. The team we have behind us at Tempusnovo that achieves this is nothing short of remarkable. TempusNovo and its staff and volunteers is humbled and grateful to stand among those being recognised.