Shannon Trust
Also known as: The Shannon Trust
Delivering a peer-led Reading Plan where prisoners who can read teach prisoners who cannot in prisons across England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
Activities & Mission
Delivering a peer-led Reading Plan where prisoners who can read teach prisoners who cannot in prisons across England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
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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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 this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — One to One Maths (organisation 5061870)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,574,045 | £3,710,760 | £3,596,495 | £725,611 | £587,449 | 93 / 123 |
| 2024 | £3,580,596 | £3,525,639 | £3,386,039 | £862,326 | £640,773 | 88 / 119 |
| 2023 | £2,468,002 | £2,248,852 | £2,142,988 | £807,369 | £592,558 | 48 / 202 |
| 2022 | £1,110,478 | £1,118,728 | £1,014,208 | £588,219 | £443,768 | 19 / 156 |
| 2021 | £789,717 | £755,709 | £682,645 | £596,469 | £595,112 | 11 / 150 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Shannon Trust
What does Shannon Trust do?
Delivering a peer-led Reading Plan where prisoners who can read teach prisoners who cannot in prisons across England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
How much income did Shannon Trust report in 2025?
Shannon Trust reported total income of £3.57m and reported expenditure of £3.71m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Shannon Trust registered as a charity?
Shannon Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 December 2006 as charity number 1117249. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Shannon Trust?
Shannon Trust is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Shannon Trust operate?
Shannon Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Shannon Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Shannon Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1117249.
Details
101 King's Cross Road
LONDON
WC1X 9LP
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Also Known As
- The Shannon Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated