The Josephine Hart Poetry Foundation
The Charity delivers live poetry readings and has developed an app to make poetry free and accessible enabling public all over the world to hear and see some of the world's great poetry read aloud by some of the greatest actors.
Activities & Mission
The Charity delivers live poetry readings and has developed an app to make poetry free and accessible enabling public all over the world to hear and see some of the world's great poetry read aloud by some of the greatest actors.
Grants
The Josephine Hart Poetry Foundation makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £126,242
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £326,000 | £126,242 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £258,065 | £160,203 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £66,930 | £131,012 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £12,806 | £152,946 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Josephine Hart Poetry Foundation
What does The Josephine Hart Poetry Foundation do?
The Charity delivers live poetry readings and has developed an app to make poetry free and accessible enabling public all over the world to hear and see some of the world's great poetry read aloud by some of the greatest actors.
How much income did The Josephine Hart Poetry Foundation report in 2025?
The Josephine Hart Poetry Foundation reported total income of £326k and reported expenditure of £126k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Josephine Hart Poetry Foundation registered as a charity?
The Josephine Hart Poetry Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 December 2011 as charity number 1145062. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs The Josephine Hart Poetry Foundation?
The Josephine Hart Poetry Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Josephine Hart Poetry Foundation operate?
The Josephine Hart Poetry Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Josephine Hart Poetry Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Josephine Hart Poetry Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145062.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
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