THE JOHN CLARE TRUST
Registration #1114942 · Registered
www.clarecottage.orginfo@clarecottage.org
JOHN CLARE COTTAGE WOODGATE PE6 7ED
To advance the education of the public in the life and works of John Clare. To advance the education of the public in all aspects of the arts.To advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment.To facilitate public access to John Clare's birth place and other land and properties related to his life.
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About THE JOHN CLARE TRUST
THE JOHN CLARE TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1114942). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 67/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2024), THE JOHN CLARE TRUST reported a total income of £19,522 and total expenditure of £80,889, a spending ratio of 414% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE JOHN CLARE TRUST describes its activities as follows: To advance the education of the public in the life and works of John Clare. To advance the education of the public in all aspects of the arts.To advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment.To facilitate public access to John Clare's birth place and other land and properties related to his life. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 414.3% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £19,522 | £80,889 | 414% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026