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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Announcing The Launceston Poetry Festival

The Causley Trust is delighted to announce the dates for the inaugural Launceston Poetry Festival that will be taking place…

October 11, 2024

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Reflections on a Residency with Holly Gilson

The Trust hosted Holly Gilson as an Artist in Residence in June, she now reflects on her time spent volunteering…

October 3, 2024

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The Winners of the 2024 Young Person’s Poetry Competition

The Charles Causley Trust is delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 Young Person’s Poetry Competition. Thank you to…

September 27, 2024

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The Winners of the 2024 International Poetry Competition

The Charles Causley Trust is delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 International Poetry Competition. Thank you to all…

September 15, 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