Prison Reform Trust
Also known as: P R T
For the public benefit to further and promote improvements in the penal system in the United Kingdom and the prevention of crime.
Activities & Mission
For the public benefit to further and promote improvements in the penal system in the United Kingdom and the prevention of crime.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 80% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 35). How is this calculated?
Higher than 37% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 37% of UK Crime and Justice 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 | £1,964,302 | £2,193,342 | £2,073,377 | £1,407,221 | £630,700 | 24 / 3 |
| 2024 | £1,929,784 | £1,896,631 | £1,836,666 | £1,636,261 | £597,954 | 24 / 3 |
| 2023 | £2,056,029 | £1,983,242 | £1,956,228 | £1,603,108 | £493,778 | 25 / 2 |
| 2022 | £1,906,759 | £1,626,999 | £1,596,999 | £1,530,321 | £367,669 | 26 / 1 |
| 2021 | £1,493,191 | £1,477,385 | £1,447,385 | £1,250,561 | £339,677 | 26 / 2 |
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Frequently asked questions about Prison Reform Trust
What does Prison Reform Trust do?
For the public benefit to further and promote improvements in the penal system in the United Kingdom and the prevention of crime.
How much income did Prison Reform Trust report in 2025?
Prison Reform Trust reported total income of £1.96m and reported expenditure of £2.19m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Prison Reform Trust?
Prison Reform Trust has a program ratio of 105.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 35 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Prison Reform Trust registered as a charity?
Prison Reform Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 March 1994 as charity number 1035525. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Prison Reform Trust?
Prison Reform Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nicholas Charles Stace OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Prison Reform Trust operate?
Prison Reform Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Prison Reform Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Prison Reform Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1035525.
Details
15 NORTHBURGH STREET
LONDON
EC1V 0JR
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated