Question 1

What is the mission of PRISONERS EDUCATION TRUST?

Accepted Answer

PET supports prisoners to transform their lives through learning. We do this by providing distance learning courses, advice and support in subjects and levels not available in prisons. PET also promotes and argues the case for prisoner education, supports learning communities for prisoners and ex-prisoners, and carries out research informed by prisoner learners, to improve policies and practice.

Question 2

What is the financial size of PRISONERS EDUCATION TRUST?

Accepted Answer

PRISONERS EDUCATION TRUST is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £2,328,414 and total expenditure of £2,019,331.

Question 3

How does PRISONERS EDUCATION TRUST allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 84.6% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 15.4% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.7%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of PRISONERS EDUCATION TRUST?

Accepted Answer

PRISONERS EDUCATION TRUST employs 19 staff members and is supported by 1 volunteers.

Question 5

Does PRISONERS EDUCATION TRUST receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 25.9% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does PRISONERS EDUCATION TRUST pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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