--- title: "The Prison Service Trust — check charity number NIC107071 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Prison Service Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC107071. The prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Belfast. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-prison-service-trust retrieved: 2026-08-27T19:35:01.811Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Prison Service Trust is a registered charity (number NIC107071) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £390,894 (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 The Prison Service Trust? Registered charity number NIC107071 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Belfast Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £390,894 Website [www.pst-ni.co.uk](http://www.pst-ni.co.uk/) ## What does The Prison Service Trust do? The Objects are to promote the following purposes for the public benefit- i. the relief of poverty of serving members of the Northern Ireland Prison Service and their dependents, former members of the Northern Ireland Prison Service who are medically retired and their dependents, and the widows, widowers, family members and dependents of those members of the Northern Ireland Prison Service who died in service (the “Beneficiaries”); and ii. such other exclusively charitable purpose according to the law of Northern Ireland as the Trustees may from time to time decide. ## What causes is The Prison Service Trust registered for? The prevention or relief of poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Prison Service Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Prison Service 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-prison-service-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.pst-ni.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Prison Service Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Prison Service Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC107071) regulated by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Prison Service Trust's charity number? The Prison Service Trust's charity number is NIC107071. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC107071? Search NIC107071 on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Prison Service Trust do? The Objects are to promote the following purposes for the public benefit- i. the relief of poverty of serving members of the Northern Ireland Prison Service and their dependents, former members of the Northern Ireland Prison Service who are medically retired and their dependents, and the widows, widowers, family members and dependents of those members of the Northern Ireland Prison Service who died in service (the “Beneficiaries”); and ii. such other exclusively charitable purpose according to the law of Northern Ireland as the Trustees may from time to time decide. Does The Prison Service Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Prison Service 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 Northern Ireland (CCNI) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Prison Service Trust? The Prison Service Trust's website is http://www.pst-ni.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-08-12, 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://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/charity-details-page/?regId=107071&subId=0).