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The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

Registered charity 209302, on the register since 7 February 1963. The 1,975th largest charity in England and Wales by income.

What it says it does

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.

In the charity's own words, as filed with the Charity Commission.

Its causes

Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEducation/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageGeneral Charitable Purposes

Where it works

Warwickshire

Check it yourself

Its entry on the Charity Commission register · its own website

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