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Prison Choir Project

The Prison Choir Project is a charity whose objectives are to rehabilitate prisoners, ex-offenders and people suffering mental illness through the study and performance of opera, song, and choral music. We hope to offer a pathway to reduced reoffending by building self-esteem, encouraging personal development and improving employable soft skills for all those involved.

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Activities & Mission

The Prison Choir Project is a charity whose objectives are to rehabilitate prisoners, ex-offenders and people suffering mental illness through the study and performance of opera, song, and choral music. We hope to offer a pathway to reduced reoffending by building self-esteem, encouraging personal development and improving employable soft skills for all those involved.

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
£64,551
Latest Expenditure
£35,733

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 55.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 55.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

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.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2025 — The City and Metropolitan Welfare Charity (organisation 205943)
  • Asset transfer in in 2022 — Midland Festival Chorus (organisation 517532)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£64,551
£35,7330 / 2
2024
£25,200
£44,4410 / 2
2023
£25,200
£44,4110 / 0
2022
£13,758
£24,9750 / 0
2021
£50,001
£28,6030 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Prison Choir Project

What does Prison Choir Project do?

The Prison Choir Project is a charity whose objectives are to rehabilitate prisoners, ex-offenders and people suffering mental illness through the study and performance of opera, song, and choral music. We hope to offer a pathway to reduced reoffending by building self-esteem, encouraging personal development and improving employable soft skills for all those involved.

How much income did Prison Choir Project report in 2025?

Prison Choir Project reported total income of £65k and reported expenditure of £36k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Prison Choir Project registered as a charity?

Prison Choir Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 August 2017 as charity number 1174202. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Prison Choir Project?

Prison Choir Project is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Prison Choir Project operate?

Prison Choir Project operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Prison Choir Project a registered charity?

Yes — Prison Choir Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1174202.

Details

Address
International House
64 Nile Street
LONDON
N1 7SR
Registration Date
9 August 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5102879
Charity Number
1174202

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Trustees

Anna Owen
Daniel Ian Scott
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Michael Little
Robin Cooke-Hurle

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