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Wilfred Owen Association

The W.O.A. commemorates the life and work of Wilfred Owen, poet. It maintains memorials and plaques, promotes educational conferences, visits, tours, bursaries and concerts. It publishes a twice-yearly journal and awards a biennial W.O. poetry prize. It runs a website, answers student requests and has close links with its sister organisation, the Siegfried Sassoon Fellowship.

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Activities & Mission

The W.O.A. commemorates the life and work of Wilfred Owen, poet. It maintains memorials and plaques, promotes educational conferences, visits, tours, bursaries and concerts. It publishes a twice-yearly journal and awards a biennial W.O. poetry prize. It runs a website, answers student requests and has close links with its sister organisation, the Siegfried Sassoon Fellowship.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,736
Latest Expenditure
£836

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 22.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 22.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Frequently asked questions about Wilfred Owen Association

What does Wilfred Owen Association do?

The W.O.A. commemorates the life and work of Wilfred Owen, poet. It maintains memorials and plaques, promotes educational conferences, visits, tours, bursaries and concerts. It publishes a twice-yearly journal and awards a biennial W.O. poetry prize. It runs a website, answers student requests and has close links with its sister organisation, the Siegfried Sassoon Fellowship.

When was Wilfred Owen Association registered as a charity?

Wilfred Owen Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 February 1990 as charity number 702606. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs Wilfred Owen Association?

Wilfred Owen Association is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Gerardine Patricia Matthews-Smith. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wilfred Owen Association operate?

Wilfred Owen Association operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Wilfred Owen Association a registered charity?

Yes — Wilfred Owen Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 702606.

Details

Address
ORCHARD HOUSE
HOLCOMBE HILL
HOLCOMBE
RADSTOCK
BA3 5DJ
Registration Date
27 February 1990
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
702606
Charity Number
702606

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Trustees

Professor Gerardine Patricia Matthews-Smith Chair
Colin William Hamilton Kerr
Dr Jane Potter
Dr Robert John Spence
FIONA MACDONALD
Professor Elizabeth Vandiver
Thomas Muldoon
Tom Thewlis

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