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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.

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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.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£54,671
Latest Expenditure
£34,769

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 63.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 63.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£54,671
£34,7690 / 10
2023
£33,338
£44,9880 / 14
2022
£22,301
£38,8050 / 8
2021
£50,536
£48,6380 / 6
2020
£47,650
£33,8000 / 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

Address
c/o Faculty of Arts
University of Winchester
Sparkford Road
Winchester
SO22 4NR
Registration Date
27 February 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5034989
Charity Number
1150997

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Trustees

Abanti Mukhopadhyay Chakrabarty
Andrew O'Hanlon
Also governs 1 other charity
David Hill
JANE VERSTEEG BRYANT
Also governs 1 other charity
Jeremy Wikeley
Jo Fisher
Jonathan Whitfield
Susmita Bhattacharya

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