Prison Radio Association
The Prison Radio Association (PRA) is an award winning charity that runs National Prison Radio (NPR). The world's first and only national radio station for prisoners, NPR supports prisoners through their sentences and aims to reduce re-offending. It also highlights the effects of crime and imprisonment on prisoners, families, victims and societies as a whole.
Activities & Mission
The Prison Radio Association (PRA) is an award winning charity that runs National Prison Radio (NPR). The world's first and only national radio station for prisoners, NPR supports prisoners through their sentences and aims to reduce re-offending. It also highlights the effects of crime and imprisonment on prisoners, families, victims and societies as a whole.
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 30% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 35% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £1,732,490 | £1,534,515 | £1,394,656 | £919,107 | £609,000 | 29 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,407,360 | £1,381,005 | £1,317,842 | £721,132 | £603,000 | 26 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,185,338 | £1,193,449 | £1,110,780 | £694,777 | £584,000 | 26 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,026,028 | £1,050,017 | £956,555 | £702,888 | £543,000 | 22 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,038,076 | £900,027 | £789,663 | £726,877 | £659,000 | 18 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Prison Radio Association
What does Prison Radio Association do?
The Prison Radio Association (PRA) is an award winning charity that runs National Prison Radio (NPR). The world's first and only national radio station for prisoners, NPR supports prisoners through their sentences and aims to reduce re-offending. It also highlights the effects of crime and imprisonment on prisoners, families, victims and societies as a whole.
How much income did Prison Radio Association report in 2025?
Prison Radio Association reported total income of £1.73m and reported expenditure of £1.53m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Prison Radio Association?
Prison Radio Association has a program ratio of 80.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 30% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Prison Radio Association registered as a charity?
Prison Radio Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 June 2006 as charity number 1114760. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Prison Radio Association?
Prison Radio Association is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Prison Radio Association operate?
Prison Radio Association operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Prison Radio Association a registered charity?
Yes — Prison Radio Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1114760.
Details
Albert House
256-260 Old Street
London
EC1V 9DD
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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