THE POETRY EXCHANGE

About THE POETRY EXCHANGE

THE POETRY EXCHANGE is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1185714). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 58/100 — 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 (2025), THE POETRY EXCHANGE reported a total income of £8,247 and total expenditure of £14,980, a spending ratio of 182% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE POETRY EXCHANGE describes its activities as follows: The Poetry Exchange runs a wide range of public activities that invite people to explore & connect more closely with poetry. We make poetry accessible to the widest possible audience, by inviting people to discover & share what poems mean to them. We talk with people from all walks of life about the poem that's been a friend to them, sharing these unique & powerful stories with a global audience. 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: 181.6% of income spent on charitable work