SING INSIDE

Registered charity 1182678 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Sing Inside deliver group singing workshops in prisons across England and Wales, engaging volunteers from local community organisations and universities to form a choir alongside prison residents and staff. We work to build self-confidence and self-worth through shared musical and vocal skills, breaking down stereotypical views about prisons and building strong communities through group singing.

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Latest income

£59k

Latest spending

£42k

Registered

2019

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that Sing Inside maintained free unrestricted reserves of £33,999, which the trustees note represents 10 months of annual expenditure. This level exceeds the charity's stated policy target of six months of operating expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none

“We would like to thank all of the performers, guests and volunteers who helped us celebrate the last 10 years and were delighted to raise £7,916.”

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: six months of operating expenditure (held: £34k)

“The basic target level of reserves to be reviewed annually is six months of operating expenditure to allow for a managed wind-down if necessary.”

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Sing Inside (matched by registered charity number).

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Samuel Gardner Memorial Trust — “We are in current receipt of grant funding from the Samuel Gardner Memorial Trust and the Evan Cornish Foundation.” (source page)
Evan Cornish Foundation — “We are in current receipt of grant funding from the Samuel Gardner Memorial Trust and the Evan Cornish Foundation.” (source page)

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

Edward Robert Smythchair
Aine Elizabeth Jackson
Giverny McAndry
Jonathan Schranz
Sir Nigel David Poole
Sylvia Lucy Elizabeth Cullen
William Evans

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/03/2025	£59k	£42k
31/03/2024	£49k	£40k
31/03/2023	£32k	£18k
31/03/2022	£10k	£6k
31/03/2021	£12k	£6k

Common questions

Is SING INSIDE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Sing Inside maintained free unrestricted reserves of £33,999, which the trustees note represents 10 months of annual expenditure. This level exceeds the charity's stated policy target of six months of operating expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds SING INSIDE?

Funders whose own accounts filings name SING INSIDE as a grant recipient include THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE NOEL BUXTON TRUST, THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

Funder	Year	Amount	Purpose (as stated by the funder)
THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION	FY2024	£5k
THE NOEL BUXTON TRUST	FY2023	£3k	To expand a programme of volunteer-led singing workshops in prisons.
THE NOEL BUXTON TRUST	FY2022	£3k	To expand a programme of volunteer-led singing workshops in prisons.
THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST	FY2023	£750

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

Funder	Date	Amount	Purpose
The National Lottery Community Fund	23/02/2024	£20k	Ambassadors Expansion
The National Lottery Community Fund	16/09/2022	£10k	Deepening Connections: Sing Inside’s Ambassador Programme