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The John Clare Society

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1124846
Status
Registered
Registered
July 4, 2008
Legal form
Other
Area of benefit
Undefined. In Practice, National.

Address

Address
3 Astwick Road
Stotfold
HITCHIN
Hertfordshire
SG5 4AP

Activities

The main activity of the year is the July festival in Helpston. This is a weekend of walks, talks, exhibitions, book sales, folk music and dance, concert, and lots of activities around the village.

Objects: To Advance The Education Of The Public In, And The Appreciation Of The Works And Life Of John Clare, In Particular By Means Which Include:. Promoting The Collection, Preservation And Exchange Of Items Of Literacy And Biographical Interest Relating To John Clare;. Continuing Publication Of His Works To Promote A Wider Appreciation;. Promoting And Organising Public Meetings And Events

Classification

How
Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science
Who
The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
June 30, 2025 £18,433 £15,462
June 30, 2024 £10,443 £10,113
June 30, 2023 £8,572 £9,727
June 30, 2022 £9,727 £9,463
June 30, 2021 £9,400 £6,275

Trustees

Name Appointed
Dr Michael George Mecham (Chair) July 14, 2018
Anna Kinnaird July 14, 2014
Dr Sam Ward
DR Stephen Alan Sullivan July 11, 2015
David John Smith July 12, 2019
Dr Val Pedlar Oct. 30, 2023
Jo Holliday July 12, 2025
John Stafford July 12, 2025
Karen Lakey July 16, 2022
Professor Simon Kovesi July 12, 2014
Rev Gary Alderson July 13, 2025