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Keats Foundation

The Keats Foundation encourages enjoyment and understanding of John Keats's poems, letters, life and times and to inspire new generations of young poets to fulfil their creative ambitions. The Foundation supports a broad spectrum of educational and creative initiatives at Keats House, Hampstead, and elsewhere including talks and lectures, poetry readings, and Keats-related conferences.

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Activities & Mission

The Keats Foundation encourages enjoyment and understanding of John Keats's poems, letters, life and times and to inspire new generations of young poets to fulfil their creative ambitions. The Foundation supports a broad spectrum of educational and creative initiatives at Keats House, Hampstead, and elsewhere including talks and lectures, poetry readings, and Keats-related conferences.

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

Latest Income
£5,460
Latest Expenditure
£3,136

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 57.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 57.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Frequently asked questions about Keats Foundation

What does Keats Foundation do?

The Keats Foundation encourages enjoyment and understanding of John Keats's poems, letters, life and times and to inspire new generations of young poets to fulfil their creative ambitions. The Foundation supports a broad spectrum of educational and creative initiatives at Keats House, Hampstead, and elsewhere including talks and lectures, poetry readings, and Keats-related conferences.

When was Keats Foundation registered as a charity?

Keats Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 June 2012 as charity number 1147589. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Keats Foundation?

Keats Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Richard Marggraf Turley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Keats Foundation operate?

Keats Foundation operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England.

Is Keats Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Keats Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147589.

Details

Address
SCHOOL OF ENGLISH
UNIVERSITY OF SY ANDREWS
ST ANDREWS
KY16 9AR
Registration Date
6 June 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5014560
Charity Number
1147589

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Trustees

Professor Richard Marggraf Turley Chair
Dr Hrileena Ghosh
JUDITH PALMER
Prof Nicholas ROE FBA, FRSE
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Sarah Wootton
Simon Taylor

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