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title: "The Poetry Archive — check charity number 1093858 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Poetry Archive a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1093858. Education/training charity based in Bradninch Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-poetry-archive
retrieved: 2026-08-27T17:31:21.355Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Poetry Archive is a registered charity (number 1093858) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £72,683 (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 The Poetry Archive?

Registered charity number

1093858

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Bradninch Place

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£72,683

Website

[www.poetryarchive.org](http://www.poetryarchive.org/)

## What does The Poetry Archive do?

The Poetry Archive is an online resource, which makes available recordings of significant English-language poets reading their work and surrounds them with a wide range of educational information to help visitors enjoy them.

## What causes is The Poetry Archive registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Poetry Archive yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Poetry Archive 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Poetry Archive a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Poetry Archive is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1093858) 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 The Poetry Archive's charity number?

The Poetry Archive's charity number is 1093858. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1093858?

Search 1093858 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 The Poetry Archive do?

The Poetry Archive is an online resource, which makes available recordings of significant English-language poets reading their work and surrounds them with a wide range of educational information to help visitors enjoy them.

Does The Poetry Archive have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Poetry Archive. 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 The Poetry Archive?

The Poetry Archive's website is http://www.poetryarchive.org — 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/1093858).