# The Hardman Trust

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1098118
- **Other names:** PRISONERS PENFRIENDS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Company number:** [04629036](https://opencompanies.uk/company/04629036)
- **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&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1098118


## Contact

- **Address:** 7 Bell Yard, London
- **Postcode:** WC2A 2JR
- **Phone:** 020 7261 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 &#x27;yellow pages&#x27; for finding funding in prison and post-release support. Prisoners Penfriend&#x27;s provide a voluntary letter-writing service to prisoners.




## 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



## Geography

- **Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED.IN PRACTICE NATIONAL
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Leslie |  | July 24, 2023 |
| Gareth Richards |  | Jan. 1, 2026 |
| James King |  | July 24, 2023 |
| Kevin Kin Sing Wong |  | May 8, 2026 |
| Lathan Forrester |  | Jan. 1, 2026 |
| Liton Ullah |  | Jan. 1, 2026 |
| Rachel Allan |  | Jan. 1, 2026 |




