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The Tolkien Society

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1211591
Status
Registered
Registered
Jan. 7, 2025
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
Muckle Llp
Time Central
32 Gallowgate
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 4BF

Activities

Objects: The Object Of The CIO, To Be Carried Out For The Public Benefit In Such Parts Of The World As The Trustees Shall From Time To Time Determine, Is:3.1.1 To Advance Education, And Promote Research, The Useful Results Of Which Will Be Published, Into The Life And Works Of Professor John Ronald Reuel Tolkien CBE, In Particular But Not Exclusively By:3.1.1.1 Affording A Means Of Communication Of Ideas Between Scholars And Others Who Have A Common Interest In The Life And Works Of Professor J.r.r. Tolkien;3.1.1.2 At Suitable Times, Sponsoring And Supporting Special Projects Relating To The Life And Works Of J.r.r. Tolkien;3.1.1.3 Publishing A Journal At Regular Intervals Promoting These Objects;3.1.1.4 Establishing A Memorial Centre Devoted To Study, Lectures And Exhibitions Relating To The Life And Works Of Professor J.r.r. Tolkien, Preferably In A Location Associated With Him (Such A Centre May Be Either A New Venture Or An Extension Of Existing Facilities); And 3.1.1.5 Maintaining And Expanding An Archive Of Tolkien-Related Material For Research Purposes.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science
Who
Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind

Geography

Country
Scotland, United States
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Trustees

Name Appointed
Dr Hannah McDonald (Chair) Jan. 7, 2025
Adam Stephen Daniel Pollard April 25, 2026
Alison Esther Mable April 25, 2026
Daniel Patrick Helen Jan. 7, 2025
Erik Edmond Andersson April 25, 2026
Jeremy Edmonds Jan. 7, 2025
Lyn Wilshire Nov. 19, 2025
Neil Sheppard Anderson Jan. 7, 2025
Niamh-Elizabeth Riordain Jan. 7, 2025
Sari Katriina Bernardo April 25, 2026