The Crito Project
Analysis
The Crito Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norwich. It was registered in July 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, economic/community development/employment and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, The Crito Project reported income of £29k and spending of £24k, spending 83% of its income. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2024, when income rose by 13976%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, The Crito Project sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Buntingford Community Area Transport Trust (£29k), 1st Dursley Scout Group (£29k) and The Llanmorlais and District Community Hall Trust (£29k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Crito Project provides access to higher education to inmates serving their sentences in the East of England. We provide expert tutoring for our incarcerated students and offer a wide range & depth of modules. We are securing accreditation for our course in partnership with the University of East Anglia. People Plus are our education partners, and we currently teach exclusively at HMP Wayland.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Buntingford Community Area Transport Trust | Herts | £29k |
| 1st Dursley Scout Group | Gloucestershire | £29k |
| The Llanmorlais and District Community Hall Trust | Swansea | £29k |
| Camden Anchor | London | £29k |