Poetry Plays
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Poetry Plays is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science.
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What are the key facts about Poetry Plays?
- Registered charity number
- 1217370
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- CIO
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Barbican
Quick answer
What does Poetry Plays do?
The charity will present an annual three-day poetry festival featuring interdisciplinary performance across a range of art forms, including song, music, dance, spoken word, theatre and film, with a focus on the role of poetry within the wider arts.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Poetry Plays
Answers Poetry Plays gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Throughout England
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Other Finance; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Poetry Plays registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Poetry Plays a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Poetry Plays as a registered charity (number 1217370) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
- What is Poetry Plays's charity number?
- Poetry Plays's charity number is 1217370. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1217370?
- Search 1217370 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 Poetry Plays do?
- The charity will present an annual three-day poetry festival featuring interdisciplinary performance across a range of art forms, including song, music, dance, spoken word, theatre and film, with a focus on the role of poetry within the wider arts.
- Does Poetry Plays have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Poetry Plays. 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 Poetry Plays?
- Poetry Plays does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
- When was Poetry Plays registered as a charity?
- Poetry Plays was entered on the register on 25 March 2026.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.