SENTENCING ACADEMY
Registered charity 1183958 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
The Sentencing Academy is a research and engagement charitable incorporated organisation dedicated to promoting professional and public understanding of sentencing in England and Wales.
Causes: Education/training · Other Charitable Purposes · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves stood at £283,878, while the trustees report that the 2025/26 budget is fully funded, minimizing financial risk. The charity notes that its reserves policy has been shaped in accordance with Charity Commission requirements, though no specific monetary target is disclosed. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to attention giving cause to believe the accounts were materially incorrect.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: Travel expenses reimbursed to trustee John Michael Hough
“John Michael Hough £265 (2024: £182) of travel expenses were reimbursed to John Michael Hough during the year.”
“Orla Slattery (Myatt) £64 (2024: £193) of travel expenses were reimbursed to Orla Slattery (Myatt) during the year.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Travel expenses reimbursed to trustee Orla Slattery (Myatt)
“John Michael Hough £265 (2024: £182) of travel expenses were reimbursed to John Michael Hough during the year.”
“Orla Slattery (Myatt) £64 (2024: £193) of travel expenses were reimbursed to Orla Slattery (Myatt) during the year.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
- Anna Caroline Draper
- Bethany Currie
- Billy Peter Dobinson
- John Michael Hough · trustee of 2 other charities
- Orla Claire Myatt
- Peter John Hungerford-Welch
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is SENTENCING ACADEMY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves stood at £283,878, while the trustees report that the 2025/26 budget is fully funded, minimizing financial risk. The charity notes that its reserves policy has been shaped in accordance with Charity Commission requirements, though no specific monetary target is disclosed. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to attention giving cause to believe the accounts were materially incorrect. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SENTENCING ACADEMY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SENTENCING ACADEMY as a grant recipient include THE DAWES TRUST.
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