About Us

Our mission is to encourage and support public and scholarly interest in all aspects of Anthony Burgess's life and work. We preserve, disseminate and promote the study of Burgess's literature, drama, music, journalism and critical writings. The Foundation is a registered charity and all our resources are directed towards this mission.

The Foundation is a membership organisation. Details of how to become a member and the benefits that attach are found here. 

While the Foundation has links with universities and other relevant institutions, it exists independently to serve all those with an interest in any aspect of Burgess's work. If you or your organisation are interested in collaborating with the Foundation please do not hesitate to contact us on info@anthonyburgess.org. 

Company details

The Foundation has a Memorandum of Articles and Association, parts of which can be obtained directly from us. The Foundation consists of its members and is governed by a Board of Trustees, which is elected from the membership at the Annual General Meeting. The current Board of Trustees is: Dr Carson Bergstrom (Chair); Ms Caroline Langdon-Banks, Dr Bill Blazek, M. Gaëtan de Chezelles; Mr Gerry Docherty; Dr Zöe Kinsley; Dr Patrick McDonagh, Dr Terry Phillips and M. Yves Buelens.

The Foundation currently employs three staff members: Dr Andrew Biswell (Chief Executive), Paula Price (Foundation Secretary), and Will Carr (Events). The staff are very happy to try and answer any questions you may have about the Foundation and its Mission.

Honorary Patrons

The following people have very generously agreed to act as Honorary Patrons of the Foundation: Geoffrey Aggeler; David Batchelor; Harold Bloom; William Boyd; Dame A. S. Byatt; Carlo Coen; Anthony Cronin; David Crystal; Umberto Eco; Anne Haverty; Kevin Jackson; Michael Langham; David Lodge; Caj Lundgren; Anthony Mangion; Sylvère Monod; Oswyn Murray; Beatriz de Orleans-Borbon; Carla Sassi; Martin Scorsese; Antony Sher; Brian Swann; John Tydemann.