Frank Longford Charitable Trust
Also known as: Longford Trust
The main work of the Longford Trust is its scholarships programme offering financial, mentoring and employability support to young serving and ex-prisoners to continue their rehabilitation by studying for degrees at UK universities. It also arranges an annual Longford Lecture on prison reform and awards an annual Longford Prize for outstanding achievement in the field of prison reform.
Activities & Mission
The main work of the Longford Trust is its scholarships programme offering financial, mentoring and employability support to young serving and ex-prisoners to continue their rehabilitation by studying for degrees at UK universities. It also arranges an annual Longford Lecture on prison reform and awards an annual Longford Prize for outstanding achievement in the field of prison reform.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 26% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £696,283 | £562,248 | £517,747 | £713,123 | £111,294 | 6 / 75 |
| 2023 | £600,210 | £428,508 | £360,688 | £575,239 | £30,641 | 0 / 75 |
| 2022 | £417,080 | £384,173 | 0 / 75 | |||
| 2021 | £433,005 | £301,798 | 0 / 75 | |||
| 2020 | £346,498 | £298,477 | 0 / 75 |
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Frequently asked questions about Frank Longford Charitable Trust
What does Frank Longford Charitable Trust do?
The main work of the Longford Trust is its scholarships programme offering financial, mentoring and employability support to young serving and ex-prisoners to continue their rehabilitation by studying for degrees at UK universities. It also arranges an annual Longford Lecture on prison reform and awards an annual Longford Prize for outstanding achievement in the field of prison reform.
How much income did Frank Longford Charitable Trust report in 2024?
Frank Longford Charitable Trust reported total income of £696k and reported expenditure of £562k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Frank Longford Charitable Trust?
Frank Longford Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 74.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Frank Longford Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Frank Longford Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 December 2015 as charity number 1164701. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Frank Longford Charitable Trust?
Frank Longford Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is TOM PAKENHAM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Frank Longford Charitable Trust operate?
Frank Longford Charitable Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Frank Longford Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Frank Longford Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164701.
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- 14 May 2026
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