National Poetry Centre
National Poetry Centre is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in 1a Cavendish Road.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about National Poetry Centre?
- Registered charity number
- 1200861
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- CIO
- Location
- 1a Cavendish Road
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £393,415
What does National Poetry Centre do?
The National Poetry Centre will be a national cultural institution rooted in Leeds providing better access to poetry and literature for millions of people right across the UK, especially young people. It will provide an exciting programme of events and educational activities in beautiful, peaceful spaces, with resources for people to meet, share, perform, read, borrow, create, and enjoy poetry.
What causes is National Poetry Centre registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is National Poetry Centre a legitimate charity?
- Yes. National Poetry Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1200861) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
- What is National Poetry Centre's charity number?
- National Poetry Centre's charity number is 1200861. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1200861?
- Search 1200861 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
- What does National Poetry Centre do?
- The National Poetry Centre will be a national cultural institution rooted in Leeds providing better access to poetry and literature for millions of people right across the UK, especially young people. It will provide an exciting programme of events and educational activities in beautiful, peaceful spaces, with resources for people to meet, share, perform, read, borrow, create, and enjoy poetry.
- Does National Poetry Centre have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for National Poetry Centre. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
- How can I donate to National Poetry Centre?
- National Poetry Centre's website is https://www.nationalpoetrycentre.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.