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the shakespearean authorship trust

The charity supports children and young people and the general public. The Shakespearean Authorship Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing advocacy, advice, or information. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

To advance education and learning with particular reference to the social, political and literary history of England in the 16th and 17th centuries, and the authorship of the literary works commonly attributed to William Shakespeare, the charity holds conferences and other suitable events and projects, bringing together individual researchers and members of the public to explore these subjects.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£28,527
Latest Expenditure
£9,087

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 31.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 31.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025£28,527£9,0870 / 0
2024£12,129£13,6930 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers