The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
The Shakespeare Birth Place Trust, The Shakespeare Trust
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 209302
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Feb. 7, 1963
- Legal form
- Other
- Area of benefit
- National And Foreign.
Address
- Address
- SHAKESPEARE BIRTHPLACE TRUST
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
38 HENLEY STREET
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
CV37 6QW
Contact
- Phone
- 01789201810
- [email protected]
- Website
shakespeare.org.uk
Activities
To promote in every part of the world the appreciation and study of the plays and works of William Shakespeare.To maintain and preserve the Shakespeare birthplace properties for the benefit of the nation.To provide and maintain a museum and a library of books, manuscripts, records of historical interest and objects of antiquity with reference to Shakespeare, his life works and times.
Objects: (1) To Promote In Every Part Of The World The Appreciation And Study Of The Plays And Other Works Of William Shakespeare And The General Advancement Of Shakespearian Knowledge; (2) To Maintain And Preserve The Shakespeare Birthplace Properties For The Benefit Of The Nation; (3) To Provide And Maintain For The Benefit Of The Nation A Museum And A Library Of Books, Manuscripts Records Of Historic Interest, Pictures, Photographs And Objects Of Antiquity With Particular But No Exclusive Reference To William Shakespeare, His Life, Works And Times.
Classification
- How
- Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Other Charitable Activities
- What
- General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
- Who
- Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Local Authority
- Warwickshire
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £8,440,000 | £10,356,000 | £28,096,000 | 164 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £10,133,000 | £9,072,000 | £30,232,000 | 150 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £5,770,000 | £7,342,000 | £29,329,000 | 131 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £3,181,000 | £6,076,000 | £28,824,000 | 129 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £8,162,000 | £8,065,000 | £26,665,000 | 257 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Viscountess Penelope Ann Cobham CBE (Chair) | Sept. 1, 2017 |
| Ayub Khan MBE | July 1, 2021 |
| Dr Michael Dobson | July 1, 2021 |
| Kathryn Gee MBE | Sept. 1, 2017 |
| Michael Alec Huggins | July 30, 2019 |
| Professor Lena Cowen Orlin | Sept. 1, 2017 |
| Ralph Mitchell Bernard CBE | Sept. 1, 2017 |
| Rebecca Ysabel Dobbs | Sept. 1, 2017 |