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The Howard League For Penal Reform (incorporating The Howard Centre For Penology)

Also known as: The Howard League

The Howard League for Penal Reform works for a safer society where fewer people are victims of crime.The Howard League for Penal Reform believes that offenders must make amends for what they have done and change their lives.The Howard League for Penal Reform believes that community sentences make a person take responsibility and live a law abiding life in the community.

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Activities & Mission

The Howard League for Penal Reform works for a safer society where fewer people are victims of crime.The Howard League for Penal Reform believes that offenders must make amends for what they have done and change their lives.The Howard League for Penal Reform believes that community sentences make a person take responsibility and live a law abiding life in the community.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,138,918
Latest Expenditure
£1,571,153

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 129.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 11.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £226,687
Charitable Activities £871,442
Other Trading £13,720
Investments £27,069
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,471,659
Raising Funds £99,494
Governance £74,432
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,138,918
£1,571,153£1,471,659£2,058,502£541,31020 / 40
2024
£928,952
£1,707,082£1,586,972£2,490,737£745,22622 / 30
2023
£1,371,156
£1,781,348£1,680,729£2,672,775£782,61124 / 20
2022
£854,720
£1,641,616£1,568,612£2,704,275£857,55522 / 30
2021
£917,377
£1,368,708£1,312,254£3,489,040£1,165,66720 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Howard League For Penal Reform (incorporating The Howard Centre For Penology)

What does The Howard League For Penal Reform (incorporating The Howard Centre For Penology) do?

The Howard League for Penal Reform works for a safer society where fewer people are victims of crime.The Howard League for Penal Reform believes that offenders must make amends for what they have done and change their lives.The Howard League for Penal Reform believes that community sentences make a person take responsibility and live a law abiding life in the community.

How much income did The Howard League For Penal Reform (incorporating The Howard Centre For Penology) report in 2025?

The Howard League For Penal Reform (incorporating The Howard Centre For Penology) reported total income of £1.14m and reported expenditure of £1.57m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Howard League For Penal Reform (incorporating The Howard Centre For Penology) registered as a charity?

The Howard League For Penal Reform (incorporating The Howard Centre For Penology) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 May 1967 as charity number 251926. It has been registered for 59 years.

Who runs The Howard League For Penal Reform (incorporating The Howard Centre For Penology)?

The Howard League For Penal Reform (incorporating The Howard Centre For Penology) is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Anne Owers. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Howard League For Penal Reform (incorporating The Howard Centre For Penology) operate?

The Howard League For Penal Reform (incorporating The Howard Centre For Penology) operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Howard League For Penal Reform (incorporating The Howard Centre For Penology) a registered charity?

Yes — The Howard League For Penal Reform (incorporating The Howard Centre For Penology) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 251926.

Details

Address
First Floor
75-77 St. John Street
LONDON
EC1M 4NN
Registration Date
18 May 1967
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
251926
Charity Number
251926

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Trustees

Anne Owers Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Andrew Morris
Charles Bland
Christina Line
JOHN TRESS
Nader Alaghband
Tomas William Thurogood-Hyde

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Howard League

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