Winchester Poetry Festival
The first major festival in the south of England dedicated to poetry.It is intended to celebrate poetry within a civic environment in order to ensure the widest possible degree of public awareness and enjoyment.The festival aims to establish a structure, style and necessary partnerships for it to become a biennial event after the inaugural festival of 2014.
Activities & Mission
The first major festival in the south of England dedicated to poetry.It is intended to celebrate poetry within a civic environment in order to ensure the widest possible degree of public awareness and enjoyment.The festival aims to establish a structure, style and necessary partnerships for it to become a biennial event after the inaugural festival of 2014.
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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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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £54,671 | £34,769 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £33,338 | £44,988 | 0 / 14 | |||
| 2022 | £22,301 | £38,805 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2021 | £50,536 | £48,638 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2020 | £47,650 | £33,800 | 0 / 2 |
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Frequently asked questions about Winchester Poetry Festival
What does Winchester Poetry Festival do?
The first major festival in the south of England dedicated to poetry.It is intended to celebrate poetry within a civic environment in order to ensure the widest possible degree of public awareness and enjoyment.The festival aims to establish a structure, style and necessary partnerships for it to become a biennial event after the inaugural festival of 2014.
How much income did Winchester Poetry Festival report in 2024?
Winchester Poetry Festival reported total income of £55k and reported expenditure of £35k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Winchester Poetry Festival registered as a charity?
Winchester Poetry Festival was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 February 2013 as charity number 1150997. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Winchester Poetry Festival?
Winchester Poetry Festival is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Winchester Poetry Festival operate?
Winchester Poetry Festival operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Winchester Poetry Festival a registered charity?
Yes — Winchester Poetry Festival is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150997.
Details
University of Winchester
Sparkford Road
Winchester
SO22 4NR
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