Apples And Snakes
Apples & Snakes champions poets and poetry, amplifies voices and stretches the idea of what poetry can be. This is achieved through organising participatory workshops in schools, libraries, community centres, prisons and other venues and through the production of performance poetry and live literature events throughout England and Wales.
Activities & Mission
Apples & Snakes champions poets and poetry, amplifies voices and stretches the idea of what poetry can be. This is achieved through organising participatory workshops in schools, libraries, community centres, prisons and other venues and through the production of performance poetry and live literature events throughout England and Wales.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 33% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £771,532 | £660,786 | £575,312 | £431,257 | £287,914 | 7 / 0 |
| 2024 | £623,959 | £763,270 | £693,654 | £320,511 | £297,135 | 8 / 0 |
| 2023 | £654,123 | £641,266 | £557,678 | £459,822 | £250,153 | 7 / 0 |
| 2022 | £629,438 | £636,865 | £557,920 | £446,965 | £251,817 | 8 / 0 |
| 2021 | £638,644 | £430,150 | £361,108 | £454,392 | £252,762 | 7 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Apples And Snakes
What does Apples And Snakes do?
Apples & Snakes champions poets and poetry, amplifies voices and stretches the idea of what poetry can be. This is achieved through organising participatory workshops in schools, libraries, community centres, prisons and other venues and through the production of performance poetry and live literature events throughout England and Wales.
How much income did Apples And Snakes report in 2025?
Apples And Snakes reported total income of £772k and reported expenditure of £661k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Apples And Snakes?
Apples And Snakes has a program ratio of 74.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Apples And Snakes registered as a charity?
Apples And Snakes was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 April 1986 as charity number 294030. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs Apples And Snakes?
Apples And Snakes is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Apples And Snakes operate?
Apples And Snakes operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Apples And Snakes a registered charity?
Yes — Apples And Snakes is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 294030.
Details
ALBANY CENTRE & THEATRE
DOUGLAS WAY
LONDON
SE8 4AG
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