Tpot
Also known as: Pen Optical Trust, The Prison Opticians Trust
Training people in optical skills to eventually gain meaningful employment.
Activities & Mission
Training people in optical skills to eventually gain meaningful employment.
Grants
Tpot makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £57,466
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes and education and training
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £81,885 | £57,466 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £90,747 | £219,166 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £100,000 | £226,327 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £235,000 | £29,194 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £186,366 | £49,716 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Tpot
What does Tpot do?
Training people in optical skills to eventually gain meaningful employment.
How much income did Tpot report in 2025?
Tpot reported total income of £82k and reported expenditure of £57k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Tpot registered as a charity?
Tpot was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 January 2015 as charity number 1159896. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Tpot?
Tpot is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Tpot operate?
Tpot operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Tpot a registered charity?
Yes — Tpot is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159896.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also Known As
- Pen Optical Trust
- The Prison Opticians Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated