The Polish Writers Abroad Charity
Union of Polish Writers Abroad, Zwiazek Pisarzy Polskich na Obczyznie (ZPPnO)
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 254181
- Status
- Registered
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed Sept. 10, 2026. Filing history
- Registered
- Nov. 15, 1967
- Legal form
- Trust
Address
- Address
- Posk
238-246 King Street
London
W6 0RF
Contact
- Phone
- 020 8741 5541
- Website
zppno.org
Activities
The Charity promotes Polish literature, education and heritage, focusing on writers abroad. Activities include author events, poetry readings, the annual Literary Prize, lectures, exhibitions, conferences and publishing. Through the Research Centre on the Legacy of Polish migration , it supports academic study of Polish literature in disapora. The charity maintains international membership.
Objects: To Assist Literary Writers In England Who Are Or Were Of Polish Nationality And Are In Need Of Assistance.
Classification
- How
- Provides Services, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Other Charitable Activities
- What
- Arts/culture/heritage/science
- Who
- People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, The General Public/mankind
Geography
- Area of benefit
- England
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2025 | Sept. 10, 2026On time | £18,219 | £31,758 |
| Dec. 31, 2024 | Oct. 28, 2025On time | £21,782 | £17,817 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | Oct. 31, 2024On time | £24,270 | £16,600 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | June 6, 2023On time | £9,976 | £11,990 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | Aug. 11, 2022On time | £12,244 | £10,650 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | Oct. 6, 2021 | £8,109 | £6,550 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Regina Taylor (Chair) | |
| Katarzyna Zechenter | Feb. 27, 2026 |
| Krystyna Kaplan | July 31, 2022 |
| Urszula Lenik | Sept. 27, 2023 |