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Poetic Unity

Poetic Unity is a Black-led charity that empowers children and young people to thrive through poetry-based education, employment, social justice and mental health support across the UK. Based in Brixton, Poetic Unity offers a service by the community, for the community, predominantly supporting young people of Black and mixed-Black heritage, aged 10-30 years old.

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Activities & Mission

Poetic Unity is a Black-led charity that empowers children and young people to thrive through poetry-based education, employment, social justice and mental health support across the UK. Based in Brixton, Poetic Unity offers a service by the community, for the community, predominantly supporting young people of Black and mixed-Black heritage, aged 10-30 years old.

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
£226,176
Latest Expenditure
£142,566

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 63.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 63.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£226,176
£142,5660 / 5
2023
£214,323
£182,6730 / 5
2022
£156,563
£159,0150 / 5
2021
£155,177
£131,9930 / 5
2020
£62,913
£30,4020 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Poetic Unity

What does Poetic Unity do?

Poetic Unity is a Black-led charity that empowers children and young people to thrive through poetry-based education, employment, social justice and mental health support across the UK. Based in Brixton, Poetic Unity offers a service by the community, for the community, predominantly supporting young people of Black and mixed-Black heritage, aged 10-30 years old.

How much income did Poetic Unity report in 2024?

Poetic Unity reported total income of £226k and reported expenditure of £143k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Poetic Unity registered as a charity?

Poetic Unity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 March 2017 as charity number 1171832. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Poetic Unity?

Poetic Unity is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ashleigh Kieran Ferdinand. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Poetic Unity operate?

Poetic Unity operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Poetic Unity a registered charity?

Yes — Poetic Unity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171832.

Details

Address
1 Windrush Square
Brixton
London
SW2 1EF
Registration Date
1 March 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5087940
Charity Number
1171832

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Trustees

Ashleigh Kieran Ferdinand Chair
Adekola Adebiyi
Binta Fatou Marie Yade
Kieran Herman Lewis
LUCRECIA SELINE AUGUSTIN
NAOMI LOUISE MATTHEWS-ROBINSON
SASHA SHANTEL BENNETT
Sean Stacey Lindsay

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