The Death Penalty Project Charitable Trust
Also known as: The Death Penalty Project (ct), The Death Penalty Project Limited
The charity is a grant giver which provides funds to The Death Penalty Project Limited (DPP Ltd), enabling it to provide free legal representation to prisoners under sentence of death. The charity and DPP Ltd also conduct capacity building programmes for legal and medical professionals; and develop and commission research studies on issues surrounding the death penalty.
Activities & Mission
The charity is a grant giver which provides funds to The Death Penalty Project Limited (DPP Ltd), enabling it to provide free legal representation to prisoners under sentence of death. The charity and DPP Ltd also conduct capacity building programmes for legal and medical professionals; and develop and commission research studies on issues surrounding the death penalty.
Grants
The Death Penalty Project Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £242,925
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £244,428 | £242,925 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £213,323 | £201,227 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £92,363 | £103,024 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £172,498 | £204,621 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £209,274 | £182,247 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Death Penalty Project Charitable Trust
What does The Death Penalty Project Charitable Trust do?
The charity is a grant giver which provides funds to The Death Penalty Project Limited (DPP Ltd), enabling it to provide free legal representation to prisoners under sentence of death. The charity and DPP Ltd also conduct capacity building programmes for legal and medical professionals; and develop and commission research studies on issues surrounding the death penalty.
How much income did The Death Penalty Project Charitable Trust report in 2025?
The Death Penalty Project Charitable Trust reported total income of £244k and reported expenditure of £243k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Death Penalty Project Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Death Penalty Project Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 July 2006 as charity number 1115035. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs The Death Penalty Project Charitable Trust?
The Death Penalty Project Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANTHONY CHARLES BURTON CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Death Penalty Project Charitable Trust operate?
The Death Penalty Project Charitable Trust operates across 29 areas, including Antigua And Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados and 26 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Death Penalty Project Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Death Penalty Project Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1115035.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 2 other charities
Also Known As
- The Death Penalty Project (ct)
- The Death Penalty Project Limited
- The Death Penalty Project Charitable Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated