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The Virgil Society

The Virgil Society usually holds five public meetings each year in central London which are attended without charge by members and non-members. Meetings include presentations of paper, discussion sessions and readings from the works of Virgil. A Newsletter is published for members twice a year. Members range from those who are Virgilian scholars to those who have a basic knowledge of Latin.

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Activities & Mission

The Virgil Society usually holds five public meetings each year in central London which are attended without charge by members and non-members. Meetings include presentations of paper, discussion sessions and readings from the works of Virgil. A Newsletter is published for members twice a year. Members range from those who are Virgilian scholars to those who have a basic knowledge of Latin.

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
£2,930
Latest Expenditure
£1,591

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 54.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 54.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Frequently asked questions about The Virgil Society

What does The Virgil Society do?

The Virgil Society usually holds five public meetings each year in central London which are attended without charge by members and non-members. Meetings include presentations of paper, discussion sessions and readings from the works of Virgil. A Newsletter is published for members twice a year. Members range from those who are Virgilian scholars to those who have a basic knowledge of Latin.

When was The Virgil Society registered as a charity?

The Virgil Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 1968 as charity number 313768. It has been registered for 58 years.

Who runs The Virgil Society?

The Virgil Society is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Virgil Society operate?

The Virgil Society operates across 12 areas, including Australia, Canada, France and 9 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Virgil Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Virgil Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313768.

Details

Address
8 PURLEY OAKS ROAD
SOUTH CROYDON
CR2 0NP
Registration Date
14 November 1968
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
313768
Charity Number
313768

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Trustees

Alice Bolland
ANNA CARLOTTA DIONISOTTI
Dr Bobby Xinyue
Dr BRUCE GIBSON
Dr Luke Houghton
JILL KILSBY M.A. M.B.A
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Jonathan Barnes
Ollie Thicknesse
Professor Fiachra Mac Gorain
Professor NAOKO YAMAGATA

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