--- title: "National Poetry Centre — check charity number 1200861 | CharityCompare" description: "Is National Poetry Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1200861. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 1a Cavendish Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/national-poetry-centre retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:30:11.676Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer National Poetry Centre is a registered charity (number 1200861) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £393,415 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## 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 Website [www.nationalpoetrycentre.org.uk](https://www.nationalpoetrycentre.org.uk/) ## 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? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for National Poetry Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. National Poetry Centre is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=national-poetry-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.nationalpoetrycentre.org.uk/) ## 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](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1200861).