FRIENDS OF GUYS MARSH PRISON
To promote and support the rehabilitation of offenders who are or have been prisoners at HMP Guys Marsh by the provision of funds and services in partnership with the prison Governor/Governing body, as the Trustees think fit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's financial position remains stable despite cost of living pressures. Total assets increased due to interest on deposits and a bequest settlement of £19,898. The charity maintains separate accounts for its Urban Beats Music project, which it administers but does not own.
What the accounts disclose
“Our ongoing work is supported by grants from charitable trusts, the generous annual subscriptions donated by our ‘Friends’, and our fund-raising activities.” — page 3
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/06/2017)
Trustees
- ANN HENSCHEL
- Giles Fearn
- Jennifer Coombs
- Jeremy Hamer
- MARY-ANN NEWSON-SMITH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £53k | £38k |
| 31/03/2024 | £52k | £38k |
| 31/03/2023 | £77k | £39k |
| 31/03/2022 | £55k | £32k |
| 31/03/2021 | £59k | £33k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF GUYS MARSH PRISON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's financial position remains stable despite cost of living pressures. Total assets increased due to interest on deposits and a bequest settlement of £19,898. The charity maintains separate accounts for its Urban Beats Music project, which it administers but does not own. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Simon John Christopher Ltd.
Who funds FRIENDS OF GUYS MARSH PRISON?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FRIENDS OF GUYS MARSH PRISON as a grant recipient include THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE MILES MORLAND FOUNDATION, THE SAMUEL STOREY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £15k | |
| THE MILES MORLAND FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £14k | UK grants awarded |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £5k | |
| THE SAMUEL STOREY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £750 | |
| THE SAMUEL STOREY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £250 | |
| THE MILES MORLAND FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £0 | Grant |
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £0 |