Choose Life The Prisoners Initiative
We train up people in recovery from drugs/alcohol (and commonly ex offenders) to go into Schools ,Colleges ,Youth Offending Teams and Police Recruit to educate Young People and professionals around the issues of addiction, drug dealing , criminal exploitation and county lines. We also run two supported houses in the Anfield area of Liverpool for people often coming straight from prison.
Activities & Mission
We train up people in recovery from drugs/alcohol (and commonly ex offenders) to go into Schools ,Colleges ,Youth Offending Teams and Police Recruit to educate Young People and professionals around the issues of addiction, drug dealing , criminal exploitation and county lines. We also run two supported houses in the Anfield area of Liverpool for people often coming straight from prison.
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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 | £97,216 | £110,144 | 0 / 60 | |||
| 2024 | £97,216 | £110,144 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2023 | £100,363 | £100,670 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2022 | £92,297 | £89,113 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2021 | £86,836 | £89,116 | 0 / 20 |
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Frequently asked questions about Choose Life The Prisoners Initiative
What does Choose Life The Prisoners Initiative do?
We train up people in recovery from drugs/alcohol (and commonly ex offenders) to go into Schools ,Colleges ,Youth Offending Teams and Police Recruit to educate Young People and professionals around the issues of addiction, drug dealing , criminal exploitation and county lines. We also run two supported houses in the Anfield area of Liverpool for people often coming straight from prison.
How much income did Choose Life The Prisoners Initiative report in 2025?
Choose Life The Prisoners Initiative reported total income of £97k and reported expenditure of £110k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Choose Life The Prisoners Initiative registered as a charity?
Choose Life The Prisoners Initiative was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 February 2018 as charity number 1177221. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs Choose Life The Prisoners Initiative?
Choose Life The Prisoners Initiative is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen Donoghue. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Choose Life The Prisoners Initiative operate?
Choose Life The Prisoners Initiative operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Choose Life The Prisoners Initiative a registered charity?
Yes — Choose Life The Prisoners Initiative is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1177221.
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