35 years of helping learners make a fresh start
Prisoners’ Education Trust turned 35 this year, having been founded in April 1989. Our CEO reflects on what we have achieved since then.
We feature the latest news about our work and share views from our team and other prison education experts.
People with lived experience enhance prison education
One of PET’s six new Lived Experience Consultants talks about his experience helping the charity reach more people in prison.
Prison education works: a review of the evidence
In a new Clinks Evidence Library review, PET CEO Jon Collins takes a look at the evidence on the impact of prison education.
Prisoners’ Education Trust appoints Paul Kelly as new Chair
New PET Chair Paul Kelly has experience in the private sector and as a trustee and chair, as well as experience of the justice system.
Big Give appeal raises over £46,000
PET’s Head of Fundraising and External Affairs takes a look back at the impact you’ve helped us make for people in prison this year.
Christmas Challenge 2023: double your donation
Our Big Give Christmas Challenge is now live, where you can double your donation! Your support can be a lifeline for learners.
Prisoners’ Education Trust recommended by Good Giving List
Prisoners’ Education Trust has been recommended by the Good Giving List, the UK’s first thoroughly-vetted list of effective UK charities.
Prisoners’ Education Trust wins national award
Prisoners’ Education Trust (PET) has won the Voluntary Contribution to Community Safety and Justice Award at the Inspire Justice Awards.
The National Lottery Community Fund supports PET to reach more learners
Prisoners’ Education Trust has been awarded a three-year grant by The National Lottery Community Fund, the UK’s largest community funder.
Reflecting on the first year of PET’s five-year strategy
Prisoners’ Education Trust (PET) has published its annual report for 2022, the first year of our new five-year strategy.