Keats - Shelley Memorial Association (incorporated)
To facilitate appreciation of the works of the two Poets John Keats and Percy Bysshe Shelley and their circle;To keep the House in Rome as a memorial to them by way of a museum and library available to the public;To preserve books and articles linked with the two Poets;To take care of the graves in Rome of the two Poets;To generally preserve the memory and works of the two Poets.
Activities & Mission
To facilitate appreciation of the works of the two Poets John Keats and Percy Bysshe Shelley and their circle;To keep the House in Rome as a memorial to them by way of a museum and library available to the public;To preserve books and articles linked with the two Poets;To take care of the graves in Rome of the two Poets;To generally preserve the memory and works of the two Poets.
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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 Efficiency
Higher than 43% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 392). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 18% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £646,388 | £542,260 | £446,984 | £6,402,142 | £1,552,914 | 7 / 0 |
| 2023 | £596,770 | £491,573 | £429,524 | £6,267,518 | £1,399,790 | 8 / 0 |
| 2022 | £535,498 | £519,018 | £391,586 | £6,028,210 | £1,309,934 | 6 / 0 |
| 2021 | £431,328 | £468,479 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £376,918 | £418,173 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Keats - Shelley Memorial Association (incorporated)
What does Keats - Shelley Memorial Association (incorporated) do?
To facilitate appreciation of the works of the two Poets John Keats and Percy Bysshe Shelley and their circle;To keep the House in Rome as a memorial to them by way of a museum and library available to the public;To preserve books and articles linked with the two Poets;To take care of the graves in Rome of the two Poets;To generally preserve the memory and works of the two Poets.
How much income did Keats - Shelley Memorial Association (incorporated) report in 2024?
Keats - Shelley Memorial Association (incorporated) reported total income of £646k and reported expenditure of £542k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Keats - Shelley Memorial Association (incorporated)?
Keats - Shelley Memorial Association (incorporated) has a program ratio of 69.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Heritage charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 392 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Keats - Shelley Memorial Association (incorporated) registered as a charity?
Keats - Shelley Memorial Association (incorporated) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 December 1962 as charity number 212692. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Keats - Shelley Memorial Association (incorporated)?
Keats - Shelley Memorial Association (incorporated) is governed by a board of 16 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Keats - Shelley Memorial Association (incorporated) operate?
Keats - Shelley Memorial Association (incorporated) operates across 3 areas: Italy, United States and England.
Is Keats - Shelley Memorial Association (incorporated) a registered charity?
Yes — Keats - Shelley Memorial Association (incorporated) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 212692.
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LONDON
EC2V 6EE
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