--- title: "Unlock, for people with criminal records — charity 1079046 | CharityCompare" description: "Unlock, for people with criminal records (charity 1079046): income £327k (2025). Registration, accounts, senior pay, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/unlock-for-people-with-criminal-records retrieved: 2026-10-07T04:19:55.397Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1079046Charitable company UF # Unlock, for people with criminal records Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Unlock, for people with criminal records is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, other charitable purposes. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.unlock.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1079046&subId=0) Work at Unlock, for people with criminal records? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=unlock-for-people-with-criminal-records&type=claim&name=Unlock%2C%20for%20people%20with%20criminal%20records) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Unlock, for people with criminal records? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £327,170 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £434,606 Registered charity number 1079046 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Charitable company Register contact address detail (not service area) Maidstone Community Support Centre Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.unlock.org.uk](http://www.unlock.org.uk/) Quick answer Unlock, for people with criminal records (number 1079046) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## What does Unlock, for people with criminal records do? Driven by the needs of people, Unlock works to help people overcome the long-term disadvantages caused by criminal records. We do this by providing information, advice, advocacy and other forms of support; undertaking research; as well as working with government, employers and others to achieve a fairer and more inclusive society. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Unlock, for people with criminal records Answers Unlock, for people with criminal records gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### How much are Unlock, for people with criminal records's highest-paid staff paid? Unlock, for people with criminal records's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports 1 employee paid more than £60,000. The highest reported pay band is £60,001–£70,000 (1 employee). Employees paid over £60,000, by salary band | £60,001–£70,000 | 1 | | --- | --- | The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register records Unlock, for people with criminal records as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) Unlock, for people with criminal records's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 21 January 2000 Company number [03791535](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/03791535) (Companies House) Also known as Unlock - for people with criminal records Previous names on the register Unlock National Association of Ex-Offenders Limited; Unlock the National Association of Ex-Offenders Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is Unlock, for people with criminal records registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Unlock, for people with criminal records yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Unlock, for people with criminal records. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Unlock, for people with criminal records? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=unlock-for-people-with-criminal-records&type=claim&name=Unlock%2C%20for%20people%20with%20criminal%20records) [Visit charity website](http://www.unlock.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Unlock, for people with criminal records a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Unlock, for people with criminal records as a registered charity (number 1079046) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Unlock, for people with criminal records's charity number? Unlock, for people with criminal records's charity number is 1079046. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1079046? Search 1079046 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Unlock, for people with criminal records do? Driven by the needs of people, Unlock works to help people overcome the long-term disadvantages caused by criminal records. We do this by providing information, advice, advocacy and other forms of support; undertaking research; as well as working with government, employers and others to achieve a fairer and more inclusive society. Does Unlock, for people with criminal records have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Unlock, for people with criminal records. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Unlock, for people with criminal records? Unlock, for people with criminal records's website listed in our register data is http://www.unlock.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. How much is Unlock, for people with criminal records's chief executive paid? The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. Unlock, for people with criminal records's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports 1 employee paid more than £60,000. The highest reported pay band is £60,001–£70,000 (1 employee). Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Unlock, for people with criminal records? The register records Unlock, for people with criminal records as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Are Unlock, for people with criminal records's trustees paid? Unlock, for people with criminal records's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. What was Unlock, for people with criminal records previously called? The register lists these previous names for Unlock, for people with criminal records: Unlock National Association of Ex-Offenders Limited; Unlock the National Association of Ex-Offenders. When was Unlock, for people with criminal records registered as a charity? Unlock, for people with criminal records was entered on the register on 21 January 2000. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 03791535). Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1079046&subId=0).