The Charles Causley Trust keeps alive the memory of the late Charles Causley and aims to raise the profile and appreciation of his work, and to promote writing and the other arts — especially (but not exclusively) in and around the community in which he lived, and the wider South West region of England.

Our key activities include:
— Maintaining Causley’s former home, Cyprus Well, and make it available as a place to stay and work via lettings and residencies.
— Educational activities in schools and further workshops to promote writing and the arts.
— An annual international poetry competition and young people poetry competition.
— The Causley Festival.
— Mentoring opportunities with our organisation for working in the arts and heritage sector.

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The Wildflower Hour Podcast: Chloé Eathorne interviews the Trust’s Director, Nicola Nuttall, and 2023 Poet-in-Residence, Rachel Piercey

Chloé Eathorne’s latest podcast episode aims to celebrate the life and work of Charles, featuring a mix of field recordings…

May 12, 2024

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Kitchen Revolt Productions unveil their debut in-person poetry night – in support of the Causley Trust!

Kitchen Revolt Productions are proud to present SPEAK WITH THE TONGUES OF BANDITS AND ANGELS, the companies debut in person…

April 2, 2024

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Charles Causley: Project Echo composed by Arlo Anwin

A project with composer Arlo Anwin! Creating a series of compositions that capture people’s reflections of Charles and his work,…

March 4, 2024

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Miracle Theatre presents: Hell’s Bells!

Miracle Theatre’s Hell’s Bells Takes Cornwall by Storm!   The acclaimed Miracle Theatre returns with a bang, bringing their latest indoor…

February 11, 2024

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‘My room is a bright glass cabin,

All Cornwall thunders at my door,

And the white ships of winter lie

In the sea-roads of the moor.’

The Seasons in North Cornwall, Collected Poems, 1951 - 2000 [revised edition] p.31