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title: "Prison Reform Trust — check charity number 1035525 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Prison Reform Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1035525. Education/training charity based in 15 Northburgh Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/prison-reform-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:13:28.051Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Prison Reform Trust is a registered charity (number 1035525) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £1,964,302 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Prison Reform Trust?

Registered charity number

1035525

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

15 Northburgh Street

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£1,964,302

Website

[www.prisonreformtrust.org.uk](http://www.prisonreformtrust.org.uk/)

## What does Prison Reform Trust do?

For the public benefit to further and promote improvements in the penal system in the United Kingdom and the prevention of crime.

## What causes is Prison Reform Trust registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Prison Reform Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Prison Reform Trust is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Prison Reform Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Prison Reform Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1035525) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Prison Reform Trust's charity number?

Prison Reform Trust's charity number is 1035525. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1035525?

Search 1035525 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Prison Reform Trust do?

For the public benefit to further and promote improvements in the penal system in the United Kingdom and the prevention of crime.

Does Prison Reform Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Prison Reform Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Prison Reform Trust?

Prison Reform Trust's website is http://www.prisonreformtrust.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1035525).