Prison Arts Foundation
TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT
for the financial year ended 31 March 2024
The trustees present their TTuslees' Annual Report. combining the Directors, Report and Trustees, Report. and the
unaudited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2024.
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting
Slandard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial slalements in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102).
The Trustees. Report contains the information required to be provided in the Trustees, Annual Report under the
statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) guidelines. The Iruslees of the charity are also charity trustees for the
pury)ose of charity law and under the charity's constitution are known as members of the board of Iruslees.
In this report the trustees of Prison Arts Foundation present a summary of its purpose, governance, activities,
achievements and finances for the financial year 31 March 2024.
The charity is a registered charity and hence the report and results are presented in a form which complies with the
requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and, although not obliged to comply with the Statement of Recommended
Practice applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland FRS 102, the organisatron has implemented its recommendations
where relevant in these financial statements.
Mlssion. Objectives and Strategy
Mission Statement
Purposes and Aims
Our Charity's purposes as set out in the Objects contained in the company'$ memorandum of association are,
To promote for the public benefit the advancement of education of prisoners and ex-pnsoners in Northem Ireland and
rther the charit8ble purposes establish8d by the previous Prison Arts Rjundalion Trust.
The aims ofour charity are to
develop the creative potential of prisoners through PAF'S work within prtsons
develop PAF'S creative work in the criminal justice system outside of prison
increase awareness of PAF and ils work- and to effectively market its programmes and products lo relevant
audiences
ensure that PAF has the human resources to achieve its plans and they are effectively managed and given
the opportunity to develop
ensure that PAF has the freelance artists, p￿mises. and olher physical resources it requires to achieve its
plans and these resources are managed effectively and efficiently
ensure that PAF has the financial resources it requires lo achieve its plans and these resources are effectively
and efficientiy managed
ensure the governance of PAF complies with the requirements of the law and best practice
Ensurlng our work dellvers our aims
We review our aims. objectives. and activities each year. This review looks at what we achieved and the outcomes of
our work in the previous 12 months. The review looks at Ihe success of each key activity and the benefits they have
brought to those groups of people we are set up to help. The review also helps us ensure our aim. objectives and
activities remained focused on our staled purposes. We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity
Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aim and objectives and in planning our future
activities. In particular. the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have
set.
The focus of our work
The main objecltves for the year continued to be the promotion for public benefit, the advancement of educalion of
prisoners and ex-prisoners in Northern Ireland. Our mission is to inspire creativity and encourage personal and social
change in offenders within the criminal justice system, through the arts. The arts are a powerfvjl tool for engagement
and creativity can play a significant role in working towards the goal of rehabilitation. At its heart. art is an act of
community.

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Our artists facilitate creative workshops covering everything from art appreciation to activities in music, ceramicslpottery.
finelvisual arts, woodcraft, and creative writing. Through engagement in these workshops, people with convictions are
offered an opportunity lo reconnect with their own unique creativity and explore their potential for expression and the
making of meaning.
How our activltles deliver public beneflt
PAF shares both the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Northern Ireland Prison SeNice (NIPS) vision of a criminal justice
system that works in partnership with a range of statutory. voluntary and cornmunily sector organisations to ensure that
individuals are given every possible opportunity to address their offending behaviour and a￿ supported to live lives free
from further offending.
We work across Nl's crrminal justice and secure systems,. including custodial settings (seNing prisoners) and people in
the community lon probation. engaged with youth justice teams. and on community sentences). We work with people
of all ages and backgrounds.. men, women, and young people with experience of the criminal justice system.
We have major areas of activity which are Prison & secure settings and community programmes. These activities
bring benefits lo the offender- raising their self-awareness. helping them express and understand their feelings. and
developing Iheir skills and self-discipline. These improvements in turn bring benefits to their families and communities,
and to the staff who work in prisons and other establishments.
Most importantly arts activity offers a diversion from re-offending. For the Community at large. the overriding benefit of
our activities is to help offenders move towards crime-free lives. The charity also benefits the public by raising
awareness and understanding of offenders through exhibition and showcasing of their artistic achievements.
Activities and achievements which helped develop the creative potential of peoplg in prisons and secure
settings
This year. our core Participalive Arts residency programme across the 3 prison settings (Maghaberry. Magilligan. and
Hydebank Wood Collège & Women's prisons) received funding from the Department of Justice through their NIPS
Resettlement Branch. Additional support came from the Arts Council of Northem Ireland, the National Lottery
Community Fund Awards for All, and the Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland.
We also received new funding from the Four Nations Intemational Fund to build on our existing partnership with Irish
Prison SeNice to now include the expertise of the Scottish Prison Service {HMP Shottsl lo support. as well as upskill,
a new Creative Media residency in Magilligan prison during 2024125. Our Creative Arts Therapies residency
programme continued in Maghaberry prison thanks to funding from DOJ'S Assets Recovery Community Scheme and
Shannon Clinic secure setting thanks to ARN Foundation Mental Health Fund. Throughout the year PAF were also
commissioned to deliver several bespoke projects including
Mural Art Project with separated female prisoners in partnership wth Hydebank Wood College & Women's
Prison
Mosaic Art Project with veterans in Maghaberry prison in partnership with Soldiers,. Sailors, & Aimien's
Families Association {SSAFAI
Creative Recoveries Art Therapy Project in Maghabery prison in partnership wrth South Eastem Health and
Social Care Trust (SEHSCTI
The overall aim of our residency programmes is to help those in custody and those coming out of prison lo develop new
skills, aiding personal development. rehabilitation. and employment prospects upon release. The production of an
individual work can lift the spirit,- it encourages a positive rather than a negative outlook of life, so essential for successful
rehabilitation. Showcasing works raise self-esteem highlighting the ability to ¢Yo something positive that is valued by
peers. families, the public and themselves. This can in turn create a ripple effect throughout the prison. Engaging in
external exhibitions both locally and oversees through the Koesller Art awards and the Lislow81 Writers in Prison
competition offers people wilh convictions opportunities lo have their WOTk acknowledged by a wider audience with a
view lo sales of work and exposure within the art environment. Through engagement in artistic activities prisoners
create works of value, for display and public exhibition. Each year PAF stages, submits to competitions and awards
prisoners, athork across Northem Ireland, UK and Ireland including arts venues and galleries, community spaces.
public buildings and prison environments. For PAF, the outcome is not just about the creation of works of value, it is
about the process. It is about building the self-esteem, confidence and self-worth of those with profiles of social
exclusion, including those dependent on drugs and alcohol, those with mental health issues and those with poor
educational attainments.

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Outcomes a¢hieved for sèrvin
risonors in Ma
haber
rison
Target Delivery
Actual Delivery
Provision of 587 participatory art and 142 Creative art
Iherapies workshops, broken down by tsrget group
and artform:
Provision of 554 participatory art and 114 creative art
therapies workshops
> General population: 207 Ceramics
> Separated.. 96 Visual Art
> Traveller community.. 23 Ceramic
> Life sentence: 46 Ceramic & 46 Woodwork
> Prison hospital.- 61 Visual Art
> Complex needs & Older {50+ yrs oldJ- 61 Visual
Art
Vulnerable- 96 Art therapy, 46 Therapeutic
Writing, 13 Visual Art
> Separated & their childrenl grandchildren.. 26
combined artrorms
> Veterans Soldiers,. Sailors, & Airmen's Families
Association SSAFA referrals= 8 Mixed Media.
> General population.. 161 Ceramic
> Separated.. 90 Visual Art
> Traveller community= 22 Ceramic
> Life sentence.. 33 Ceramic & 45 Woodwork
> Receptions into custody= 5 Visual Art
> Prison hospital.. 57 Visual Art
> Complex needs & Older {50+ yrs old).. 60 Visual
Art & 19 Ceramic
> Vulnerable.. 81 Art therapy, 33 Therapeutic
Writing. 9 Ceramic. 12 Visual Art
> Separated & their childrenl grandchildren.. 24
combined artforms
Veterans - Soldiers., Sailors, & Airmen's Families
Association ISSAFAI referrals.. 8 Mixed Media
> Adhoc General population.. 5 Visu81 art & 4 non-art
Koestler submissions.
Target Engagement
Actual Engagement
> 3645 prisoner engagements
> 130 childrenlyoung family members of seNing
prisoners engagements
> 8770 participant engagement hours
> 1750 programme hours
> Improved relationships with families, peers and
community for 285 individual male prisoners & 20
individual childrenlyoung family members of
serving prisoners., and reducing their risk of
reoffending upon release
> 3118 prisoner engagements
> 141 childrenlyoung family members of serving
prisoners engagements
> 6825 participant engagement hours
> 1573 programme hours
Outcomes a¢hieved for servin
risoners in Ma
an
ri$on
Target Dellvery
Actual Delivery
Provision of 375 participatory art workshops, broken
down by target group and artrorm..
Provision of 358 participalory art workshops
> General population: 184 Creative Writing, 103
Music. 72 visual art & 16 Media workshops.
> General population.. 174 Creative Writing. 110
Music, 58 Visual Art & 16 Media.
Target Engagement
Actual Engagement
> 1875 prisoner engagements
4550 participant engagement hours
> 910 programme hours
> Improved relationships with families, peers and
community for 58 individual male prisoners., and
reducing their risk of reoffending upon release
2335 prisoner engagements
> 5679 participant engagement hours
> 858 programme hours

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Outcomes achieved for sgrvin
Target Delivery
rlsoners In H debank Wood Colle
e & Women's
Actual Delivery
rison
Provision of 246 participatory art workshops, broken
down by target group and artform:
Provlsion of 232 participatory art workshops
> General population adultlyoung offender female=
92 Fine Art & 88 Visual Art
> Separated female= 27 Visual Art & 9 Creative
writing
> Vulnerable female- 26 Visual Art
> General Population young offender male (18-21
yrs old).. 4 Visual Art
General population adultlyoung offender female..
96 Fine Art & 88 Visual Art
> Separated female- 15 Mixed Media & 7 Creative
Writing
> Vulnerable female.. 22 Visual Art
> General population young offender male (18-21
yrs old).. 4 Visu81 Art
Target Engagemgnt
Actual Engagement
> 1122 prisoner engagements
> 2769 participant engagement hours
597 programme hours
> Improved relationships with families, peers and
community for 6 individual young male and 31
young femaleladult remand prisoners- and
reducing their risk of reoffending upon release
> 1179 prisoner engagements
> 2939 participant engagement hours
570 programme hours
Outcornes achleved for
atients in Shannon Clinlc secure settin
Target Delivery
Actual Delivery
Provision of 11 participatory art workshops, broken
down by target group and artform..
In summary 4 creative art therapy & 8 participatory
visual art workshops
> Male & Female patients including serving
prisoners.. 11 Visual Art
Tar
etEn
ement
A¢tual En
ement
> 55 patient engagements
> 165 participant engagement hours
33 programme hours
> Improved relationships with families, peers and
community for 5 individual patients
> 25 patient engagements
> 72 participant engagement hours
> 36 programme hours
Activities and achievements which helped devolop PAF'S creative work in the criminal justice system outside
of prison
In partnership with Start360 and the Community Sports Network (CSN). PAF continued to deliver the Support Hub
initiative thanks lo lunding from National Lottery Community Fund, and support from the Department for Justi
through their Resettlement Branch Northern Ireland Prison Service and Mike Moloney Award scheme.
The overall aim of the programme was to provide education, employment support and advice, therapeutic support
{Start360),' gym, physical activity training sessionslactivlties and dietary advice ICSNI,- visual art and creative writing
workshops. as well as the opportunty to volunteer in the Braille Iranscribinglprinling unil (PAF).

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Out¢omes achieved for PAF partlclpants attending the Support Hub, PBNI approved hostel & other
community setting$
Target Delivery
Actual Dellvery
Provision of 230 developmental and motivational
braille workshop and 115
participatory art workshops, to community members,
prisoners on preltemporary release schemes. people
returning to the community following release from
prison, those serving non-custodial sentences in the
community including community service placements
Provision of 183 developmental and motivational
braille workshops and 68
participatory art workshops
> Community members. prisoners on prellemporary
release schemes, people retuming lo the
community following release from prison, and
community service placements.. 183 Braille
transcribing workshops
> Prlsoners on temporary release schemes, people
returning lo the community following release from
prison. those seNing non-custodial sentences in
the community: 51 mentoring & 14 group Creative
Writing & 3 Art workshops
Target Engagement
Actual Engagement
1493 participant engagements
> 7698 participant engagement hours
> 1598 programme hours
> Improved relationships with families, peers, and
community for 61 individuals
> 985 participant engagements
> 5033 participant engagement hours
> 1405 programme hours
Key programme highlights throughout the year include providing a plafform for our participants to communicate their
views. feelings and experiences to others who would not norrnally hear them (whether in the crirninal justice setting
itself through our in-house publication or more widely in society through public exhibitions and external competition &
awards) with the aim of changing the discourse about prisoners and vnore generally people who have received
criminal convictions. Our exhibitions and publications were made possible by the generous support from individuals,
trusts and foundations, and organisation5. Special thanks to our exhibition hosts. 2 Royal Avenue & Libraries Nl and
our exhibition funders= Department for Justice - Northern Ireland Prison Service & Organised Crime Task Force. Arts
Council of Nl. Community Fund Nl and The Community Foundation Nl.
Outcome 1: Publicatlon of 3 in house prison magazines & 3 anthologloslcollectlons of work and I community
anthology
Time In magazine's 1 ¥1 issue was published (summer) 2013. this year, we reached a significant len-year milestone
was the first occasion PAF commissioned a prisoner guest editor who played a vital role in curating the high-quality
contributions and driving the review process for this special issue publication. The success of this model endorses
the dedication, professionalism. and vision of the guest editor whose efforts and commitments we hugely appreciate,
thereby selling a stsndard and template for fijlure Time In guest editors.
The guest editor Magilligan prison Ilssue 20, Summer 20231 wrote, .1 have had the
pleasure of reflecting on the past decade forguidanc8 on this venture, and as part of th8
decennial celebrations, Time In is proud to announce that over the past ten years Ihere
has been an astounding 195 awards issued by Koesuer, Lislowel, Arkbound and Prison
Reform Trust. This in itself is a testimony to the encouraging and fruitful atmosphere
within the Prison Art's classes in Magilligan, and equally as important. the invaluable
contributions of the facilitators."

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This year's anthology Reflections was a collaborative project between writers in the group. and those with a particular
interest and aplilude for Ihe visual arts. The hope was that the poems within offer an insight into the lives and
memories of those who took part. Some of the writers have had little wrlting experience, and for many Ihls will have
been their first-time putting pen to paper. The collection offers a 'reflection' of the talent that lies beneath the surface.
Visually, individual Mayflies were hand-drawn and positioned manually to create a 'flipbook' effect. This was
developed using a polychrome method lo duplicate the lifecycle of the insect.
Prisoners, Week ran from 8th 14th October this year. This inter-denominational event was an opportunity for bridging
the division be￿een prisoners and those in our communities. An event was coordinated by Fr Kevin Mulhem, and
Magilligan's Creative Writing Group
Father Kevin said, The inclusion of Prisoners involved in creative writing has
helpedpeople to have 8 greater underslanding of people in Prison.
Everything was prepared by the prisonerJ this was evident in the cards wrfh
theirpoetry on them, yet more especially on the letters written by the
prisoners themselves. In my own Parish the event was received with a
certain enthusiasm due lo my involvement with the prisoners in Magilligan
and in the preparalion of the literature procluced. Several h8ve enquired about
writing to a pnsoner or the possibility of financial support if needed."
Father Kevin Mulhern. Magilligan prison, asked the writers, group to create postcards. posters and compose letters
explaining what prtson life means lo them and their families. The students hoped that this went some way to breaking
down stigmas that exist around prisoners. and re-humanising them in society's eyes. The postcards and letters were
available in all the parishes in the Derry diocese raising £175 for PAF.
This year we supported a member of the writing group to publish a collection of Work called Opportunity- He wrote
that this was his first experience of prison and he felt like he was just thrown into a cell. on his own with no information
on what to do or happens next. He was left to figure things out on his own and was afraid to ask for help as he didn't
want anyone to know this was his first time or show any kind of weakness or fear. So. in response lo this
experience, he sat in his cell wlh a pen, paper and began lo write about what he had observed which developed into
a booklet which he made for himself wishing someone had given it to him when he arrived. The Prison Safety &
Support Team in Magilligan added the booklet lo their introductory packs and members of Ihe group circulated
amongst new transfers.
An Ask Him prison mentor Said, %ve meet new arrivals to Magilligan on a
weekly basis. For many this is their first ts'me in prison, we offer this booklet
to all the people we meet..
Finally. a member of the writing group attending the Slrpport Hub was supported by PAF to publish his first poetry
anthology Dragged Up Through the Troubles. The author began his e￿alIve writing journey with PAF whilst serving
a prison sentence back in 2018, until that point, he had never read a book. He credits PAF with guiding him on his
Creative path as a writer.
Outcome 2: Collaborating on 9 exhlbltlons & 3 events a¢ross prlson, se¢ure & community settlngs
Exhibltionslevenls
Engagement
> The Embracing Emotions.- Inspiring Hope exhibition
was a collaborative project with Nl Prisons. Belfast
Mel, Samaritans. & Libraries. The students involved
wanted to highlight the positive work and support
provided by the Samaritans both in the comrnunity
and in our prisons. The paintings and poems were
personal to each prisoner. They were real and hard
hitting and created to make people Ihink about the
impact of mental health issues., how they have
personally been affected and how these issues exist
throughout our communities.
Approx. audience engaged 3500.
Embracing Emotions- Inspiring Hope Art
exhibition in community libraries
> June'23- Antrirn
> July '23 - Dungiven
> Augu5t'23 - Holywood
> September'23- Lurgan
> October '23 - Omagh
Hydebank Art in community Art exhibillon
> SeptemberlOctober- Newtownbreda. Belfast

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The Maghabery Art exhibilion was a collaborative
project with Nl Prisons to support lo conditions that
create a 'good' prison visit. focusing on the role that
art plays in creating a positive experience for families.
Maghaberry inhouse Art exhibition
> April .23 - March '24
Shannon Clinic inhouse Art exhibition
> October '23
> The Hydebank Wood College & Women s prison Art
exhibition was a collaborative project with Nl Prisons,
Belfast Mel & Libraries Nl to celebrate Libraries Week
2023 by displaying students, art in a community
Selling.
48 PAF students whose work was chosen for
exhibitions could celebrate their achievements
with family and friends, helping to build and
reinforce the ￿latIOnShipS which are vital to
rehabilitstion and resettlement.
> Shannon Clinic Art exhibition was a collaborative
project with Belfast Health and Social Care Trust lo
highlight the end of a 2-year prolect.
> Annual exhibition
> Over 22,350 audience members engaged.
PAF'S second annual exhibition at 2 Royal Avenue
Belfast Reffections utilised fomis of art, music and
writing, the selected works. explored themes in relation to
the criminal justice system. While the names of individual
artists from within the prisons were not identified. to
protect their identities, the pieces were strikingly
individual, conveying the lived experiences and
multifaceted emotions of life in prison and secure
settings. Parallel to the exhibition, PAF launched a
collection of poems and narratives written by the creative
writing group at Magilligan prison.
> Approximately 145 individuals supported by
PAF staff to display their own art. music. and
writing.
> The opening night on 7 March was attended
by 100 invited guests, which included family
members of setving prisoners whose work
was on display, and over 250 members oflhe
public, as part of Belfast City Council's Late-
Night Art Belfast Tour 2024.
> The exhibition was attended by over 22,000
visilorslmembers of the public from 4 March
to 3 April 2024.
> Over 900/0 of audience member feedback
rated the exhibition 515, Loved iti
> Student ¢elebration events in partnership with Nl
Prison
Approx. audience engaged 150
Prison location
> 1 event at Magilligan prison November 2023
> 2 events at Maghabery prison January 2024
Holding intemal prison ￿lebratiOn events was a chance
to appreciate what PAF students had achieved through
their engagement in our workshops. Students were
given the opportunity to highlight the significant role that
the art has played in their rehabilitation journey and
provides skills to support their lives on release.
57 PAF students were rewarded for their
achievement and the showcases opened new
horizons for some of society's most
disadvantaged and marginalised people.
The event in Magilligan enabled students lo
receive external encouragement from invilgd
family members & frrends. as well as guests
which included inlemal staff & others working
within CT(minal justice. This opportunity will go
lowards helping them build self-confidence,
positive relationships, and their engagement with
education.
The awards won by students at M8gilligan prison
included Arkbound's Prisoner Writing Cornpelition and
Koe5tler Arts Awards which were presented by guest
speaker Kathy Donaghy. award-wnning Joumalist &
Writer. Whilst the awards won in the Listowel's Writing
in Prison competition were presented by Tom Shortt, Arts
Officer Irish Prison SeNice. PAF staff 81s0 5UPPOrted a
member of the writers, group to highlight works on behalf
ofthe sludents by giving a spoken word performance &
members ofthe music group were able lo perform
mixture of original and cover songs to invited guests.
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A student said, °PAF helps us (prisoners) to establish OU￿elVeS within the
creative/exhibitions community rather than ratherlinked to our offending pasts."
Outcome 3: Submittin
work on behalf of our students to com
etitlons & awards
Breakdown of competitlon and award
opportunities
Number of submissions
> Koesller Art Awards
> Approx. 120 new submissions on behalf of PAF
students AprTI 2023
This year was a record year for the Koesller Arts
Awards on several different fronts. Over eight
thousand entries were received from people around
the UK. more than in any recent recorded year and a
lolal of two thousand three hundred and fifty awards
were given across fifty-two categories in two
hundred and sixty-five settings.
Over the years, judges have included Turner Prize-
winning artist Jeremy Deller. Poet Laureate Carol
Ann Duffy. ￿preSentativeS from the Wicloria & Albert
Museum, the British Council. the National Theatre,
Speech Debelle. and Louis Theroux.
> Winners from current year submissions received in
August 2023 and included 52 awards across 22
creative categories
2 Platinum awards {1 Maghaberry &1
Magilliganl
2. 3 Gold awards12 Magilligan & 1 Maghaberry)
2 Sifver awards12 Magilliganl
8 Bronze awards {4 Maghaberry & 4
Magilligan)
5. 5 Oulslanding Debut awards13 Magilligan. 1
Maghaberry & 1 Hydebankl
6. 7 Highly Commended awards(5 Magilligan & 2
Maghaberryl
24 Commended awards117 Magilligan. 3
Maghaberry, 3 Hydebank & 1 Shannon Clinic,
1 Cornmunity)
This year's event saw artists like Hot Chip
(Computer Generated Music), Louise Galvin
(Hairstyling) and Chelsea McDonagh INon-Fiction.
Blog, Essay, Article and Review) assess and give
recognition to the skill. effort, and ambition of artists
in secure settings.
> 5 entries were displayed at their 'lN CASE OF
EMERGENCY. exhibition Southbank Centre 2
November- 17 December 2023, Royal Festival
Hall Southbank cent￿ London
'Kaleidoscope' Highly Commended Award
for Poem (Maghaberryl
'Girl wilh Golden Earring. {Hydebank)
'Poppy Field. Commended Award for
Needlecraft {Hydebank}
'Little Chair. {Maghaberryl
Tempered, Gold Award for Singer-Songwriter-
Original Imagilligan)
3 entries lo be published in Koestler Voices Vol. 4
August 2023 -
Kalgidoscope, Highly Commended Award for
Poem Imaghaberryl
'This Place, Silver Award for Poem Imagilliganl
'Chain'frorn Section 18 Poetry Collection,
Bronze Award (Magilliganl
> Listowel Writing in Prison competition
> 55 new submissions February 2024
Listowel Writers, Week offer prison writers a rare
opportunity to enter their work into the creative
writing compelitions that are a hallmark of Ireland's
oldest literary festival. The short story and poetry
cate
ories have a distinctive
lace in the annual
> Nl previous year notification was received in May
2023 and included 5 winners -
'The Origins of Fredrick, 3rd Short story
Advanced category {Magilliganl
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writing calendar for prison writers, as well as the
Arts and Education Centres with teachers and
Writers-in-Residence integrate the competition into
their Creative Writing Programmes
which offer skill development. focus. productivity,
engagement with literature and confidence building.
When the Sun met the Moon, 181 Short Story
Intermediate category {Magilligan)
'The Witch Trials, 2nd Short Story Intemiediate
category (Magilliganl
Alan Munroe A Deadly Life Sentence, 3rd
Short Story Intermediate category (Magilligan)
A Prisoners Love, 2nd Short Story Getting
Started category (Hydebankl
Summary of Lislowel Writers, Week 2023 - 214 entries
from 118 writers195 Rol & 23 Nll, 13 prisons in Rol &
2inNI
> Imprisoned Art prison writing proje¢t
> 36 submissions to Imprisoned Art's prison writing
project.
Imprisoned Art is a small non-profit aiming lo shine
light on the abundance of talent in prisons and
secure hospitals. They collect submissions for a
self-published book of art and writings on the theme
of "the experience of imprisonment"
A Koesuer award entrant said, "Poetry and wnting a￿ lifelines in the dart(est of moments..
Structure. Govemance and Management
The Prison Arts Foundation (PAFI charitable company limited by guarantee was in¢orpoTated on 15 June 2011 and
operates under Memorandum & Articles of Association with an initial Board of Dlrectors drawn from the final trustees of
the previous charitable trust of the same name.
The original Charitable Trust was formulated as a concept in the period 1995196 in consequence of discussions
organised by the Probation Board for Northern Ireland {P8NII and involving other statutory and voluntary agencies as
well as concemed individuals. It was the concern of the agencies to build upon Ihe good work and the momentum
previously achieved by individuals working within the prison system and to produce a more secure and continuing basis
by formalising it. There was agreement that the new body should in ils essentials be independent of the responsible
agencies. free Iherefore to make its own decisions but funded from both slalulory and voluntary sources who were
persuaded of the value of the work it would seek to do.
PAF has wide powers to raise funds to advance the art15tic abilities and aspirations of prisoners and ex-prisoners in Nl.
There are powers for the company lo engage staff and to hold property. The selection of directors is influenced by their
perceived interest in the welfare of prisoners. partlcipalion in artistic activity or community involvernent. They are in
consequence able to bring to directors. deliberations a dimension of ￿levant experrence.
Prison Arts Foundalion follows the guidance of the Northern Ireland Councll for Voluntsry Action regarding the melhods,
poli¢ie5 and procedures for recruttmenl. appointment. and induction of new directorsllrustges. The directors who
served during the period are listed on page 13.
The Prison Arts Foundation staffing is headed up by Mr Fred Cauffield Executive Director, supported by Miss Adele
Campbell Arts Programme Coordinator, Mrs Alison Moore Research and Development (resigned December 20231 and
Mrs Christine Mcshery Research and Development lappoinled January 20241. Durlng the period 1 sl April 2023 to
31st March 2024 there were Iwo full time members of staff, and two part time members of staff.
It is the Executive Director's responsibility lo oversee all operations including identifying programmes, conlra¢ling
artislslpraclitioners. events and assignments calculated to advance PAF'S central aims and objectives and lo propose
relationships wlh compatible bodies. The dlrectors require him to bring forward proposals for their approval. report
periodically on progress and explain the extent lo which the purposes of programmes are being mel. or the obstacles
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Prison Arts Foundation
TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT
for the financial year ended 31 March 2024
in the way of their full realisation. The Non-Execulive Directors delegale lo the Executive Director the authority to take
decisions on aspects of approved programmes provided they are consistent with previously agreed principles.
In addition to directly employed members of staff. PAF contracts the services of ArtistslPraclilioner5 who provide
participants with instruction in a wide range of both artistic activities. The prison & secure settings and community
programmes are funded by way of grant funding from a variety of sources. PAF is the subject of individual contracts
for seTvices- the contracted artists are not company employees. The company has in place, insurance to protect itself
againsl the risk of claims for compensation arising from ils operations.
Finan¢ial Revlow
The Statement of Financial Activities on page 16 reflects a deficit of unrestricted incoming resources over unrestricted
resources expended for the year to 31 March 2024 amounting lo £4.659131 March 2023.. a surplus of £4,559},
together with a deficit of restricted incoming resources over restricted resources expended for the year lo 31 March
2024 amounting to £12.542131 March 2023.. deficit of £60,354}.
The Unrestricted Funds carried forward on 31 March 2024 amount lo £142,193131 March 2023- £146,852} and
Restricted Funds on 31 March 2024 of £25,584131 March 2023.. £38,126}. totaling overall funds Ca￿led forward on 31
March 2024 of£167.777 (31 March 2023.. £184.978).
Prinelpal Risks and Uncertainties
The trustees have ￿vieWed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and will continue to keep these under review.
Plans for future perlods
The focus for the year ahead will be lo provide viable prograrnmes of activity in prisons, secure settings and in the
community within current financial limits.
We are endeavouring to sustain the standard, breadth and pace of work achieved this year in 2024125.
We intend lo devote particular attention to the problem of measuring the value of outcomes under the temis of the new
Strategic Plan and prepare for the launch of a new Corporate Plan.
Trustees
The trustees who served throughout the financial year, except as noted, were as follows:
John Harold Baird
James Oliver Brannigan
Geoffrey Kenneth Moore
Thomas Matthew McKeever
Brid O'Gallchoir
Austin William Treacy
Compliance with Sector-wide Législatlon and Standards
The charity engages pro-actively with legislation, standards and codes which are developed for the sector. Prison Arts
Foundation subscribes to and is compliant with Ihe following..
The Companies Act 2006
The Charities SORP (FRS 102)
Thanks, and acknowledgement
The Directors wish lo record thanks to Fred Caulfield Executive Director and to Adele Campbell Arts Programme
Coordinator for their sustained hard work and dedication throughout the year.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 2 O¢tober 2024 and slgned on its behalf by:
r James Oliver BT
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Prison Arts Foundation
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
for the financial year ended 31 March 2024
The trustees, who are also directors of Prison Arts Foundation for the purposes of company law, are responsible for
preparing the financial slalements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the trustees as Ihe directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that
law the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accounting Practice {United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law} including FRS 102 "The
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Section 1A (Small Entities). Under company
law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and lair view
of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and apply them ¢onsistently-,
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,.
state whether the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the relevant financial reporting
framework, identify those standards, and note the effect and the reasons for any material departure from those
standards,. and
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity
will continue in operation.
The trustees confirm that they have complied with Ihe above requirements in preparing the financial statements.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting ￿cordS that are sufficient lo show and explain the
Charity's transactions and disclose with ￿asonable accuracy al any time the financial position of the charity and enable
them to ensure that the financial statements comply with. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the
charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 2 O¢tober 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
Mr James Oliver Brannigan
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