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.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 77% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 62% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 78% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £668,987 | £685,318 | £682,345 | £243,556 | £134,575 | 9 / 36 |
| 2024 | £712,439 | £601,525 | £593,716 | £271,776 | £162,429 | 6 / 42 |
| 2023 | £501,810 | £516,885 | £516,660 | £161,084 | £113,600 | 7 / 12 |
| 2022 | £251,383 | £310,102 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £266,125 | £166,185 | 0 / 17 |
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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.
How efficient is Beating Time?
Beating Time has a program ratio of 102.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 77% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
9-11 Gunnery Terrace
Cornwallis Road
LONDON
SE18 6SW
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Also Known As
- Choirs Beating Time
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated