The Polish Writers Abroad Charity
Analysis
The Polish Writers Abroad Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in November 1967, 59 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides services, sponsors or undertakes research and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Polish Writers Abroad Charity reported income of £18k and spending of £32k, spending 174% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £12k to £18k (+49%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 143%. Over the whole period it spent 103% 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 Polish Writers Abroad Charity sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 46% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Heighington Village Hall Association (£18k), Monmouth Music Theatre (£18k) and A Choir'd Taste (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity promotes Polish literature, education and heritage, focusing on writers abroad. Activities include author events, poetry readings, the annual Literary Prize, lectures, exhibitions, conferences and publishing. Through the Research Centre on the Legacy of Polish migration , it supports academic study of Polish literature in disapora. The charity maintains international membership.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Heighington Village Hall Association | Co Durham | £18k |
| Monmouth Music Theatre | Usk | £18k |
| A Choir'd Taste | Derby | £18k |
| The Whips | Leatherhead | £18k |