First Story strives to support and inspire creativity, literacy and talent in challenging UK secondary schools and their communities. First Story arranges and pays for acclaimed writers to run creative-writing workshops for students in state schools across the country. Each writer-in-residence leads weekly, after-school workshops for a group of up to twenty-one students. They publish […]

Spread the Word works with London writers at all stages of their careers to help them achieve their full potential. With a focus on the writer, our workshops, one-to-one advice surgeries, mentoring schemes and other activities use established professional writers to develop writers’ skills and support them in building a career in writing.

The Scottish Poetry Library is a unique national resource and advocate for the art of poetry, and Scottish poetry in particular. Visit the Library in Edinburgh or check out their fantastic website.

PG Wells Bookshop offers creative writing courses for 8-13 year olds – contact the Bookshop directly to find out more. They are also involved with Hampshire Writers’ Society which welcomes university students.

The Wordsworth Trust is based in Grasmere and manages Dove Cottage, where the poet lived, wrote and found inspiration. It has an ongoing schedule of events, workshops and education programme focusing on both the Wordsworth Trust’s collection and contemporary literature.

The Poetry Archive is an online treasure-trove of recordings of English-language poets reading their own work, from Tennyson at the end of the 19th Century through to contemporary poets recorded especially for the Archive. As well as background information on each poet and guided tours of the Archive, you can also download audio poetry to […]

The Children’s Poetry Archive is the dedicated children’s version of The Poetry Archive. It is an online resource aimed specifically at children and young people that features recordings of contemporary children’s poets ready their own work. You can browse poems by theme or poet and also enjoy ‘Ask the Poet’ interviews and guided tours.

Keats House is a thriving museum dedicated to the poetry of John Keats and to poetry in general. The Keats House Poets Forum often run workshops and events with a particular focus on young people.

The Poetry Society was founded in 1909 to promote “a more general recognition and appreciation of poetry”. Since then, it has grown into one of Britain’s most dynamic arts organisations, representing British poetry both nationally and internationally.  A charitable organisation, we provide support, information and merchandise for specialists and the general public. We engage with […]

TOAST is a poetry organisation committed to the continued professional development of poets in the U.K.

The Poetry School was founded in 1997 by three poets – Mimi Khalvati, Jane Duran and Pascale Petit – with the aim of providing structured, high quality teaching programmes for adults to develop their poetry from its beginnings through to advanced level. Originating in London, the Poetry School now has established teaching centres throughout England […]

Half-price courses for 18-25 year olds! Find out more. An Arvon residential writing course provides a nurturing environment where newcomers can begin writing, and existing writers can expand their skills and hone their craft. If you would like to attend an Arvon course and are under 18, you can encourage your school to organise a […]

Based in Australia, The Red Room is a poetry organisation that aims to make poetry a useful and meaningful part of everyday life.

We are a digital-only, connected reading community and E-Publisher supported by Arts Council England bringing literary writing to an anti-literary audience. We publish fiction, poetry and writing through apps, E-Books and our website.

The Poetry Library contains the most comprehensive and accessible collection of poetry from 1912 in Britain and also stocks a representation of work from other countries. It is free to join and anyone can visit, borrow materials and attend events. It also offers an enquiry service, a digital library of poetry magazines, free eloans and […]

Poet in the City is an exciting and innovative venture philanthropy charity committed to attracting new audiences to poetry, making new connections for poetry and raising money to support poetry education. It specialises in organising high-profile poetry events with leading corporate sponsors and creative partners.

If you like your poetry bang up to date, why not join the Poetry Book Society? A number of newly published poetry collections are recommended every 3 months, with further information available about other new releases. Full members receive four free poetry books every year and also enjoy a 25% discount on most other titles […]

Writers’ Centre Norwich is a literature development agency based in Norwich. They are interested in both the artistic and social impact of creative writing, and work with writers, readers and diverse communities on a wide range of ongoing and one off projects and events. They work with young poets in and out of school and […]

Apples & Snakes is the leading organisation for performance poetry in England, running events all over the country as well as participatory workshops, training and artist development opportunities for both new and established poets.

The Dylan Thomas Centre in Swansea is the focal point for studies and events based around Dylan Thomas. It is home to a permanent Dylan Thomas exhibition and has a lively arts programme, including the Dylan Thomas Festival. The Centre encourages participation from, and supports writers of, all ages. It also runs a flourishing Young […]