Philosophy In Prison
Delivering philosophy education, advice and information to persons in custody in Her Majesty's prisons throughout England and Wales. We achieve this by running workshops, conferences, seminars and lectures. We train philosophers to deliver philosophy courses which we arrange, facilitate and fund.
Activities & Mission
Delivering philosophy education, advice and information to persons in custody in Her Majesty's prisons throughout England and Wales. We achieve this by running workshops, conferences, seminars and lectures. We train philosophers to deliver philosophy courses which we arrange, facilitate and fund.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £25,537 | £27,812 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2023 | £21,380 | £17,908 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £2,565 | £20,166 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £4,114 | £10,807 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £17,075 | £9,510 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Philosophy In Prison
What does Philosophy In Prison do?
Delivering philosophy education, advice and information to persons in custody in Her Majesty's prisons throughout England and Wales. We achieve this by running workshops, conferences, seminars and lectures. We train philosophers to deliver philosophy courses which we arrange, facilitate and fund.
How much income did Philosophy In Prison report in 2024?
Philosophy In Prison reported total income of £26k and reported expenditure of £28k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Philosophy In Prison registered as a charity?
Philosophy In Prison was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 April 2018 as charity number 1177805. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs Philosophy In Prison?
Philosophy In Prison is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is PROFESSOR MARY MARGARET ANNE MCCABE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Philosophy In Prison operate?
Philosophy In Prison operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Philosophy In Prison a registered charity?
Yes — Philosophy In Prison is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1177805.
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