NATIONAL POETRY CENTRE
Registration #1200861 · Registered
https://www.nationalpoetrycentre.org.ukemily.penn@nationalpoetrycentre.org.uk
Workshop Theatre 1a Cavendish Road LS2 9JT
The National Poetry Centre will be a national cultural institution rooted in Leeds providing better access to poetry and literature for millions of people right across the UK, especially young people. It will provide an exciting programme of events and educational activities in beautiful, peaceful spaces, with resources for people to meet, share, perform, read, borrow, create, and enjoy poetry.
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About NATIONAL POETRY CENTRE
NATIONAL POETRY CENTRE is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1200861), rated "Platinum" with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales based on official Charity Commission data. In its most recent reporting year (2025), NATIONAL POETRY CENTRE reported a total income of £393,415 and total expenditure of £332,512 (a spending ratio of 85%, indicating strong allocation of funds to charitable activities). According to the Charity Commission, NATIONAL POETRY CENTRE operates with the following stated purpose: The National Poetry Centre will be a national cultural institution rooted in Leeds providing better access to poetry and literature for millions of people right across the UK, especially young people. It will provide an exciting programme of events and educational activities in beautiful, peaceful spaces, with resources for people to meet, share, perform, read, borrow, create, and enjoy poetry. No significant governance concerns were identified for NATIONAL POETRY CENTRE in our analysis. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 84.5% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £393,415 | £332,512 | 85% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026