The Prison Phoenix Trust CIO
The Prison Phoenix Trust CIO responds to and encourages prisoners in the development of their spirituality and sense of personal responsibility through the disciplines of meditation and yoga, working with silence and the breath. Prisoners are supported through teaching, workshops, correspondence, books, CD's and newsletters.
Activities & Mission
The Prison Phoenix Trust CIO responds to and encourages prisoners in the development of their spirituality and sense of personal responsibility through the disciplines of meditation and yoga, working with silence and the breath. Prisoners are supported through teaching, workshops, correspondence, books, CD's and newsletters.
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.
Country
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 21% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 19% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £686,884 | £410,906 | £367,867 | £510,547 | £415,322 | 6 / 31 |
| 2023 | £367,969 | £377,373 | 0 / 22 | |||
| 2022 | £258,762 | £329,239 | 0 / 24 | |||
| 2021 | £316,523 | £317,930 | 0 / 13 | |||
| 2020 | £314,530 | £279,154 | 0 / 24 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Prison Phoenix Trust CIO
What does The Prison Phoenix Trust CIO do?
The Prison Phoenix Trust CIO responds to and encourages prisoners in the development of their spirituality and sense of personal responsibility through the disciplines of meditation and yoga, working with silence and the breath. Prisoners are supported through teaching, workshops, correspondence, books, CD's and newsletters.
How much income did The Prison Phoenix Trust CIO report in 2024?
The Prison Phoenix Trust CIO reported total income of £687k and reported expenditure of £411k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Prison Phoenix Trust CIO?
The Prison Phoenix Trust CIO has a program ratio of 53.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Prison Phoenix Trust CIO registered as a charity?
The Prison Phoenix Trust CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 September 2015 as charity number 1163558. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs The Prison Phoenix Trust CIO?
The Prison Phoenix Trust CIO is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Suzanne Joan Dymond-White. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Prison Phoenix Trust CIO operate?
The Prison Phoenix Trust CIO operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Prison Phoenix Trust CIO a registered charity?
Yes — The Prison Phoenix Trust CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163558.
Details
Oxford
OX2 7HF
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Arts charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated