Registered charity no. 1197065

WE EMPOWER YOUNG MEN IN
PRISON TO RECLAIM THEIR STORY.
Our manifesto
You are not your story. No single event defines you. Every ending is a beginning, a chance to start a new chapter. An opportunity to start over, without being shackled by the past. We'll teach you the skills you need, to go boldly into the future. Your potential is still Untold. Your story is yours to own.

We Are

Uncommon
Changemakers

We work with young men in prison to build the technical and soft skills required for entry-level positions in the creative industry —
and a brighter future.

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Our Challenge

It's time
For a
New Story

Young adults make up one third of prison sentences in the UK. Of that number over half will be reconvicted within one year of release. And three quarters within two. It’s always the same old story. We want to write a new one.

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community

Our voices reach beyond the walls of prison. We build connections and amplify voices to change not only individual lives but our society as a whole.

Youth Music Catalyser Fund Support
06/11/2025

Untold is privileged to be backed by the Youth Music Catalyser Fund, securing a three-year grant to continue delivering the Untold Music Course at HMP/YOI Isis.

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In House Records Partnership
01/02/2024

We partner with In House Records, Notting Hill Academy of Music to deliver Music Production and Music Business courses.

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Guildhall School of Music & Drama Partnership
01/02/2024

We have partnered with:
Guildhall School of Music & Drama

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Untold feels like a project that is for me. It describes me and wants to help me. I don’t often feel like that.

Dante, prisoner at HMP/YOI Isis on the Untold
Experts by Experience Steering Group

Our Solution

Every
Voice Deserves
A Choice

To own their story. To begin again. Our creative approach starts before release and empowers young men to shape their future from the inside out.

Driving change

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Partners

Our voices reach beyond the walls of prison. We build connections and amplify voices to change not only individual lives but our society as a whole.

Frequently
Asked Questions

What is Untold?

Untold is a charitable organisation, working to deliver a creative art industry training programme in prison. Our aim is to give each young person we work with a chance to rewrite their story through engagement in our creative arts programmes. We embed our course in the existing prison education regime and work with our creative partners to provide post release employment, education or training.

What subjects do you teach?

We deliver programmes and courses across the industry. Our partners deliver courses in Acting and Theatre, Music Production and Music Business, and Backstage production arts. Our course offer will continue to grow.

How can I get involved?

We offer our programmes to young people in prison, however we are always on the lookout for creative arts organisations who would like to support us or partner with us. If you would like to get in touch, please use our contact form.

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A Creative organisation.

Wanting to teach the next generation.

Things you
can do

  • Teach

    To deliver our programme we require the support of our creative industry partners. Some of our partners have gone as far to create bespoke programmes that fit the young men we serve and the logistics of our partner prison, HMP YOI ISIS. If your organisation has any ideas on programmes that could be delivered in prison, please get in touch

  • Hire

    We are also looking for organisations who can offer post release support and opportunities to the young men we serve. If this is something you can provide, please let us know

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    Asked Questions

    What’s involved?

    We ask that our creative partners attend the prison for initial conversations, developing and planning and then commit to delivering in the prison weekly over a stated period of time.

    What impact will we have?

    We believe that our programmes will leave a lasting impact on the young men we work with.

    The majority of the young men we work with, may not have had the opportunity to engage in the projects and programmes we offer. Your involvement gives them the chance to experience something new, teaching them more about themselves and giving them the chance to make a change in their lives.

    Who else is involved?

    To name a few of our partners: Brit School, The Young Vic: Taking Part, Notting Hill Academy of Music. Please visit our homepage to see the full list.

    Where do I start?

    Drop us a message and we will be in touch.

    A funder.

    Wanting to help us grow.

    Things you
    can do

  • Support

    We need funding to continue our valuable work in the prison — since we offer our programmes at no cost to the prison, we use funding to support our infrastructure, resources and partnerships. If you'd like to invest to help us grow, please get in touch.

  • Spread the word

    We understand that there are a number of organisations funders can support at any one time, therefore, if we spark your interest but funding is not an option at the moment, please do share our work so others may gain awareness.

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    Asked Questions

    What types of investment do you accept?

    We are grateful for the support from our funders who have provided both long and short term funding for our work. We have also had generous support from individual donors.

    What do you need funding for?

    We need funding to continue our valuable work in the prison. We offer our programmes at no cost to the prison and therefore need funding to support our infrastructure, resources and partnerships.

    Who are you currently funded by?

    We are supported by the generosity of, Backstage Trust, Sheriff and Recorder, Buffini Chao, Youth Music, Garfield Weston and individual donors.

    A Volunteer.

    Wanting to make a difference.

    Things you
    can do

  • Educate

    If you’re keen on delivering a training session and you have experience in media, music or design, you may be able to help deliver our sessions. If this sounds good, please get in touch.

  • Create

    If you’re creative and can help with design work, music production or other media production, you may be able to support us with assets we need alongside our course material. If you think you might be able to lend a hand, please get in touch.

  • Support

    If you’re keen to lend a hand, but not sure where you can help, you might still be able to still support the team running untold, if this sounds like you, please get in touch.

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    How can I get involved?

    We have had a lot of interest from people who would like to work with us on a voluntary basis. There are some ways volunteers can support for example, we have had volunteers delivering one of sessions with the young men, Please get in touch to discuss.

    Do I need to be DBS checked?

    All our long term staff, partners and volunteers are required to undertake a national security vetting process. One off delivery may not necessarily require this, but this is assessed on a case by case basis.

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