Prisoners Education Trust
PET supports prisoners to transform their lives through learning. We do this by providing distance learning courses, advice and support in subjects and levels not available in prisons. PET also promotes and argues the case for prisoner education, supports learning communities for prisoners and ex-prisoners, and carries out research informed by prisoner learners, to improve policies and practice.
Activities & Mission
PET supports prisoners to transform their lives through learning. We do this by providing distance learning courses, advice and support in subjects and levels not available in prisons. PET also promotes and argues the case for prisoner education, supports learning communities for prisoners and ex-prisoners, and carries out research informed by prisoner learners, to improve policies and practice.
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 12% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 109). How is this calculated?
Higher than 17% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 14% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,285,371 | £1,896,343 | £1,611,356 | £1,089,305 | £705,288 | 21 / 1 |
| 2023 | £1,631,356 | £1,634,477 | £1,313,202 | £699,158 | £386,445 | 22 / 1 |
| 2022 | £1,433,023 | £1,794,301 | £1,483,464 | £702,351 | £495,626 | 21 / 1 |
| 2021 | £1,324,112 | £1,653,934 | £1,388,388 | £1,065,156 | £693,657 | 27 / 1 |
| 2020 | £1,344,097 | £1,511,654 | £1,260,457 | £1,393,386 | £832,124 | 22 / 12 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Prisoners Education Trust
What does Prisoners Education Trust do?
PET supports prisoners to transform their lives through learning. We do this by providing distance learning courses, advice and support in subjects and levels not available in prisons. PET also promotes and argues the case for prisoner education, supports learning communities for prisoners and ex-prisoners, and carries out research informed by prisoner learners, to improve policies and practice.
How much income did Prisoners Education Trust report in 2024?
Prisoners Education Trust reported total income of £2.29m and reported expenditure of £1.90m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Prisoners Education Trust?
Prisoners Education Trust has a program ratio of 70.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 12% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 109 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Prisoners Education Trust registered as a charity?
Prisoners Education Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 January 2001 as charity number 1084718. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Prisoners Education Trust?
Prisoners Education Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Kelly. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Prisoners Education Trust operate?
Prisoners Education Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Prisoners Education Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Prisoners Education Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1084718.
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