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The Shakespearean Authorship Trust

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
282282
Status
Registered
Registered
May 5, 1981
Legal form
Other

Address

Address
10 Orrian Close
Stratford-Upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 0TT

Activities

To advance education and learning with particular reference to the social, political and literary history of England in the 16th and 17th centuries, and the authorship of the literary works commonly attributed to William Shakespeare, the charity holds conferences and other suitable events and projects, bringing together individual researchers and members of the public to explore these subjects.

Objects: The Advancement Of Learning With Particular Reference To The Social Political And Literary History Of England In The Sixteenth Century And The Authorship Of The Literary Works Commonly Attributed To William Shakespeare.

Classification

How
Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
Education/training
Who
Children/young People, The General Public/mankind

Geography

Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
April 5, 2025 £28,527 £9,087
April 5, 2024 £12,129 £13,693
April 5, 2023 £8,302 £9,668
April 5, 2022 £7,433 £9,452
April 5, 2021 £9,369 £7,948

Trustees

Name Appointed
Professor William Leahy (Chair)
Dr Robin Williams May 28, 2020
Emily Elizabeth Carding March 1, 2026
Julia Muriel Cleave
Kristin Bundesen Ph.D April 3, 2023
Sir Mark Rylance Feb. 5, 2008
Tom Woosnam March 1, 2026