# THE IRENE TAYLOR TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1073105
- **Other names:** MUSIC IN PRISONS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Dec. 23, 1998
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1073105


## Contact

- **Address:** The Irene Taylor Trust, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London
- **Postcode:** E1 6LA
- **Phone:** 02070590306
- **Email:** luke@irenetaylortrust.com
- **Website:** www.irenetaylortrust.com



## Activities

**Objects:** 1) TO PROMOTE, SUPPORT AND MANAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CREATIVE ARTS AS A REHABILITATIVE ACTIVITY AMONG MEMBERS OF SOCIETY DEEMED IN NEED OF HELP;2)TO OFFER INTO PRISONS, PROBATION SERVICES, HOSPITALS AND EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS, CREATIVE INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO RE-INTEGRATE THOSE IN SUCH FACILITIES INTO THE COMMUNITY; AND3) TO PROVIDE CREATIVE ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY FOR ALL THOSE WHO MIGHT BENEFIT FROM SUCH PROGRAMS AND TO PURSUE ALL OTHER SUCH ACTIVITIES AS MAY BE BENEFICIAL FOR THE INTEGRATION OF THOSE WHO ARE DISABLED PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY, THOSE WHOSE POVERTY OF LIFE DIMINISHES OPPORTUNITY AND THOSE AT SIGNIFICANT RISK OF COMMITTING CRIMINAL OFFENCE

**Activities:** The Irene Taylor Trust 'Music in Prisons' has been working at the forefront of arts and rehabilitation since 1995, bringing creative music projects to men and women of all ages in prisons throughout the UK. The Trust now also works with ex-prisoners and young people on the fringes of the criminal justice system in the community.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services
- **What:** Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Economic/community Development/employment
- **Who:** Children/young People, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £440099 | £581321 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £529279 | £505910 | £276688 | 6 |
| March 31, 2023 | £410913 | £521289 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £414516 | £446076 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £376234 | £355400 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Luke Joseph O'Shea** (Chair) — appointed June 3, 2025
- Benjamin Yacoub — appointed Nov. 5, 2025
- Carolyn Taylor — appointed Jan. 14, 2017
- Helen Sychta — appointed Oct. 29, 2024
- JONATHAN HAROLD LESLIE ADAMS
- James Andrew Bates — appointed April 8, 2025
- James Edward Maloney — appointed Jan. 14, 2017
- Perry Nelson — appointed Jan. 29, 2025
- Professor Rachel Elizabeth Cowgill — appointed July 30, 2025
- Zenildo David Pinto Cassoneca — appointed Oct. 29, 2024