The Trust is saddened to report the passing of our longtime Patron, Brian Patten.

Brian was a Patron for many years, alongside his fellow Mersey poet Roger McGough. He worked closely with Charles Causley and was an admirer of his style and breadth of work. Patten contributed to a new anthology, The Drifted Stream, in 2024, which explored the impact and legacy of Causley on the work and lives of others.

Nicola Nuttall, Director of the Causley Trust, said, “Brian’s openness and generosity helped the Trust maximise the power of poetry to improve and change lives. His contribution to The Drifted Stream was poignant and willingly shared. He will be greatly missed by the Trust and readers of all ages”