The Poetry School
Analysis
The Poetry School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in England. It was registered in April 1998, 28 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03434849). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Poetry School reported income of £475k and spending of £558k, spending 117% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £577k to £475k (-18%), an average of -4.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income dropped by 17%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Poetry School sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 91% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ayscoughfee Hall and Gardens (£475k), Canolfan a Mentor Gymraeg Merthyr Tudful (£476k) and The Ministry of Stories (£474k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Poetry School helps poets of all levels write their best poetry by creating and delivering a dynamic, responsive and high quality programme of education that takes place throughout England and online. The Poetry School aims to create an inclusive and supportive critical community of writers and readers and is dedicated to nurturing original new voices in contemporary poetry.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ayscoughfee Hall and Gardens | Lincolnshire | £475k |
| Canolfan a Mentor Gymraeg Merthyr Tudful | Mid Glamorgan | £476k |
| The Ministry of Stories | London | £474k |
| Radio Academy | London | £478k |