# The Hardman Trust

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1098118
- **Other names:** PRISONERS PENFRIENDS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** June 20, 2003
- **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=1098118


## Contact

- **Address:** 7 Bell Yard, London
- **Postcode:** WC2A 2JR
- **Phone:** 0207 261 0084
- **Email:** info@hardmantrust.org.uk
- **Website:** www.hardmantrust.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION OF PEOPLE IN PRISON AND ANYONE WHO HAS RECEIVED A CRIMINAL SENTENCE IN PARTICULAR, BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION, THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT, SUPPORT AND PROMOTION OF A CORRESPONDENCE SCHEME BETWEEN PRISONERS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.

**Activities:** The Hardman Trust supports prisoners who are serving long sentences. The grant scheme is available to people who have served 10 years or more. The directory is the 'yellow pages' for finding funding in prison and post-release support. Prisoners Penfriend's provide a voluntary letter-writing service to prisoners.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED.IN PRACTICE NATIONAL




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Human Resources, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £670403 | £581898 | £311742 | 6 |
| March 31, 2024 | £492423 | £498659 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £41162 | £51613 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £40874 | £61320 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £41178 | £39929 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Cathal Cunningham — appointed July 24, 2023
- Christopher Leslie — appointed July 24, 2023
- Gareth Richards — appointed Jan. 1, 2026
- James King — appointed July 24, 2023
- Kim Evans — appointed July 24, 2023
- Lathan Forrester — appointed Jan. 1, 2026
- Liton Ullah — appointed Jan. 1, 2026
- Louise Spencer — appointed July 24, 2023
- Melanie Essex — appointed July 24, 2023
- Rachel Allan — appointed Jan. 1, 2026