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Beating Time

Also known as: Choirs Beating Time

Set up and run singing & performance groups with prisoners and other groups whose health has been impaired or who are at the risk of exclusion from society. Our creative groups have a personal and development aspect, promoting the well-being and personal development of the groups, reducing the likelihood of re-offending by ex-offenders and helping the members re-join and contribute to society.

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Activities & Mission

Set up and run singing & performance groups with prisoners and other groups whose health has been impaired or who are at the risk of exclusion from society. Our creative groups have a personal and development aspect, promoting the well-being and personal development of the groups, reducing the likelihood of re-offending by ex-offenders and helping the members re-join and contribute to society.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£668,987
Latest Expenditure
£685,318

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £484,342
Charitable Activities £177,009
Other Trading £0
Investments £7,636
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £682,345
Raising Funds £2,973
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£668,987
£685,318£682,345£243,556£134,5759 / 36
2024
£712,439
£601,525£593,716£271,776£162,4296 / 42
2023
£501,810
£516,885£516,660£161,084£113,6007 / 12
2022
£251,383
£310,1020 / 10
2021
£266,125
£166,1850 / 17

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Beating Time

What does Beating Time do?

Set up and run singing & performance groups with prisoners and other groups whose health has been impaired or who are at the risk of exclusion from society. Our creative groups have a personal and development aspect, promoting the well-being and personal development of the groups, reducing the likelihood of re-offending by ex-offenders and helping the members re-join and contribute to society.

How much income did Beating Time report in 2025?

Beating Time reported total income of £669k and reported expenditure of £685k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Beating Time registered as a charity?

Beating Time was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 July 2014 as charity number 1158013. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Beating Time?

Beating Time is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Beating Time operate?

Beating Time operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Beating Time a registered charity?

Yes — Beating Time is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158013.

Details

Address
Redemption Roasters
c/o: Beating Time
9C York Way
LONDON
N7 9GY
Registration Date
25 July 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5047429
Charity Number
1158013

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Trustees

Heather Jane Phillips
Henry James Featherstone
Paul John Jackson
Rachel Mary Mace
Shoaib Ahmad Mr
Simon David Morgan

Also Known As

  • Choirs Beating Time

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