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Registered charity · No. 1185714CIOWoolners Way

The Poetry Exchange

The Poetry Exchange is a registered charity in England & Wales working in arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Woolners Way.

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The Poetry Exchange is a registered charity (number 1185714) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £8,247 (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 Exchange?

Registered charity number
1185714
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Woolners Way
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£8,247

What does The Poetry Exchange do?

The Poetry Exchange runs a wide range of public activities that invite people to explore & connect more closely with poetry. We make poetry accessible to the widest possible audience, by inviting people to discover & share what poems mean to them. We talk with people from all walks of life about the poem that's been a friend to them, sharing these unique & powerful stories with a global audience.

What causes is The Poetry Exchange registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Poetry Exchange yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Poetry Exchange a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Poetry Exchange is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185714) 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 Exchange's charity number?
The Poetry Exchange's charity number is 1185714. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1185714?
Search 1185714 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 Exchange do?
The Poetry Exchange runs a wide range of public activities that invite people to explore & connect more closely with poetry. We make poetry accessible to the widest possible audience, by inviting people to discover & share what poems mean to them. We talk with people from all walks of life about the poem that's been a friend to them, sharing these unique & powerful stories with a global audience.
Does The Poetry Exchange have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Poetry Exchange. 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 Exchange?
The Poetry Exchange's website is http://www.thepoetryexchange.co.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.