The Poetry Translation Centre is the only UK organisation dedicated to translating and promoting contemporary poetry from Africa, Asia and Latin America. We publish books, organise events and deliver hands-on translation workshops that are open and inclusive to all. We also offer online resources including a dual-language poetry podcast and an extensive web archive of poems in translation.
Central to our mission is exploring poetries from the home-cultures of the UK’s diverse diaspora communities, working in partnership with those communities. We believe that the act of translating and sharing poetry breaks down barriers and offers a way to explore diverse heritages and identities with respect. We measure our success by depth of engagement for our audiences, professional development for our poets and translators, and the linguistic and literary diversity of our programme.
The PTC is based at The Albany in Deptford, south London. We are an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.
The Poetry Translation Centre Ltd is a registered charity (no.1123056) and company limited by guarantee (no. 06313466).
Registered in England. Registered Office: The Poetry Translation Centre, The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford, London SE8 4AG.