STANDOUT PROGRAMMES
The StandOut Programme is an innovative approach to training, coaching and supporting people preparing for release from prison. It operates in three stages:an intensive course delivered in prison in the lead up to release; on-going support up to the point of release; and continued support after release into employment, education or training.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £46,353 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £336,356 to £290,002. The trustees consider the current unrestricted reserves of £273,606 to be sufficient and not excessive, noting this level equals three months of budgeted expenditure for the following year. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“We therefore set our Reserves Policy to retain unrestricted reserves of between three months and six months of the following year’s budgeted expenditure.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/02/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (06/11/2023)
Trustees
- JOLYON CHARLES EDWARD FROUDchair
- Andrew William Hughes
- Brendan Ross
- Claire Burnell
- ELIZABETH SARAH DELACAVE
- Jamie Guy Lockhart Giles
- Jonathan Benedict Whyte
- Rev Fernando Carrillo
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £953k | £999k |
| 31/03/2024 | £860k | £790k |
| 31/03/2023 | £497k | £526k |
| 31/03/2022 | £391k | £382k |
| 31/03/2021 | £429k | £250k |
Common questions
Is STANDOUT PROGRAMMES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £46,353 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £336,356 to £290,002. The trustees consider the current unrestricted reserves of £273,606 to be sufficient and not excessive, noting this level equals three months of budgeted expenditure for the following year. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds STANDOUT PROGRAMMES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name STANDOUT PROGRAMMES as a grant recipient include THE PA FOUNDATION, THE CRUCIBLE FOUNDATION, THE AURUM CHARITABLE TRUST, The Goldsmiths' Foundation, THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/09/2025 | £20k | StandOut Volunteer Officer: Connecting people leaving prison with volunteers. |
| A B Charitable Trust | 17/03/2025 | £22k | A grant to StandOut Programmes |
| City Bridge Foundation | 11/10/2024 | £200k | Grant to StandOut Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/04/2024 | £20k | StandOut’s first Lived Experience Coach |
| A B Charitable Trust | 14/03/2024 | £22k | A grant to StandOut Programmes |
| City Bridge Foundation | 24/06/2023 | £249k | Grant to StandOut Programme |
| A B Charitable Trust | 20/04/2023 | £22k | A grant to StandOut Programmes |
| A B Charitable Trust | 20/01/2022 | £20k | A grant to StandOut Programmes |
| A B Charitable Trust | 08/10/2020 | £10k | A grant to StandOut Programmes |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 3 | £760k |
| FISHMONGERS' COMPANY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £70k |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2.0m |
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £175k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £111k |
| DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE INNHOLDERS' CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| THE COOKS CHARITY | 1 | £89k |
Charities like this
- THE RIGHT COURSE
- THE CLINK CHARITY
- THE THEATRE IN PRISONS AND PROBATION CENTRE
- TRAILBLAZERS MENTORING LTD
- UNLOCKED GRADUATES
- THE KEY - UNLOCK POTENTIAL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDOUT PROGRAMMES | £953k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE RIGHT COURSE | £186k | £100,001 - £110,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CLINK CHARITY | £6.9m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE THEATRE IN PRISONS AND PROBATION CENTRE | £247k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRAILBLAZERS MENTORING LTD | £499k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| UNLOCKED GRADUATES | £3.5m | — | 6 | unclear | — | material uncertainty |