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The Irene Taylor Trust

Also known as: Music in Prisons

The Irene Taylor Trust 'Music in Prisons' has been working at the forefront of arts and rehabilitation since 1995, bringing creative music projects to men and women of all ages in prisons throughout the UK. The Trust now also works with ex-prisoners and young people on the fringes of the criminal justice system in the community.

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Activities & Mission

The Irene Taylor Trust 'Music in Prisons' has been working at the forefront of arts and rehabilitation since 1995, bringing creative music projects to men and women of all ages in prisons throughout the UK. The Trust now also works with ex-prisoners and young people on the fringes of the criminal justice system in the community.

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
£440,099
Latest Expenditure
£581,321

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 87.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 15.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £213,388
Charitable Activities £311,680
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,211
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £439,930
Raising Funds £65,980
Governance £10,800
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
£440,099
£581,3210 / 8
2024
£529,279
£505,910£439,930£276,688£104,1226 / 8
2023
£410,913
£521,2890 / 8
2022
£414,516
£446,0760 / 6
2021
£376,234
£355,4000 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Irene Taylor Trust

What does The Irene Taylor Trust do?

The Irene Taylor Trust 'Music in Prisons' has been working at the forefront of arts and rehabilitation since 1995, bringing creative music projects to men and women of all ages in prisons throughout the UK. The Trust now also works with ex-prisoners and young people on the fringes of the criminal justice system in the community.

How much income did The Irene Taylor Trust report in 2025?

The Irene Taylor Trust reported total income of £440k and reported expenditure of £581k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Irene Taylor Trust registered as a charity?

The Irene Taylor Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 December 1998 as charity number 1073105. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs The Irene Taylor Trust?

The Irene Taylor Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Luke Joseph O'Shea. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Irene Taylor Trust operate?

The Irene Taylor Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Irene Taylor Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Irene Taylor Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1073105.

Details

Address
The Irene Taylor Trust
35-47 Bethnal Green Road
London
E1 6LA
Registration Date
23 December 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3956650
Charity Number
1073105

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Trustees

Luke Joseph O'Shea Chair
Benjamin Yacoub
Carolyn Taylor
Helen Sychta
James Andrew Bates
James Edward Maloney
JONATHAN HAROLD LESLIE ADAMS
Karolina Kobylnik
Perry Nelson
Professor Rachel Elizabeth Cowgill
Zenildo David Pinto Cassoneca

Also Known As

  • Music in Prisons

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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