THE FRIENDS OF COLERIDGE
Registration #295285 · Registered
www.friendsofcoleridge.comgregoryleadbetter@email.com
171 SHAWHURST LANE HOLLYWOOD B47 5JR
Advancing knowledge about the life, work and times of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and his circle, and in the places associated with them; and supporting Coleridge Cottage in Nether Stowey as a centre of Coleridge interest, in co-operation with the National Trust.
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About THE FRIENDS OF COLERIDGE
THE FRIENDS OF COLERIDGE is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 295285). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 72/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), THE FRIENDS OF COLERIDGE reported a total income of £15,718 and total expenditure of £20,845, a spending ratio of 133% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE FRIENDS OF COLERIDGE describes its activities as follows: Advancing knowledge about the life, work and times of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and his circle, and in the places associated with them; and supporting Coleridge Cottage in Nether Stowey as a centre of Coleridge interest, in co-operation with the National Trust. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE FRIENDS OF COLERIDGE. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 132.6% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £15,718 | £20,845 | 133% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026