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Berwick Literary Festival

The Berwick Literary Festival is an annual event held in October of each year, focussing on the presentation of words, written, spoken and performed. It includes events for all ages, a number featuring local talent and authors. The Festival is also engaged in work in schools and care homes.

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Activities & Mission

The Berwick Literary Festival is an annual event held in October of each year, focussing on the presentation of words, written, spoken and performed. It includes events for all ages, a number featuring local talent and authors. The Festival is also engaged in work in schools and care homes.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Country

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£50,000
Latest Expenditure
£53,368

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 106.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£50,000
£53,3680 / 50
2024
£58,646
£50,5400 / 40
2023
£32,972
£28,4240 / 50
2022
£15,637
£23,8940 / 50
2021
£14,358
£15,8970 / 20

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Frequently asked questions about Berwick Literary Festival

What does Berwick Literary Festival do?

The Berwick Literary Festival is an annual event held in October of each year, focussing on the presentation of words, written, spoken and performed. It includes events for all ages, a number featuring local talent and authors. The Festival is also engaged in work in schools and care homes.

How much income did Berwick Literary Festival report in 2025?

Berwick Literary Festival reported total income of £50k and reported expenditure of £53k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Berwick Literary Festival registered as a charity?

Berwick Literary Festival was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 August 2016 as charity number 1168860. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Berwick Literary Festival?

Berwick Literary Festival is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Stephen George Platten. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Berwick Literary Festival operate?

Berwick Literary Festival operates across 2 areas: Scotland and Northumberland.

Is Berwick Literary Festival a registered charity?

Yes — Berwick Literary Festival is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1168860.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
22 August 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5082675
Charity Number
1168860

Trustees

Dr Stephen George Platten Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Nolan Dalrymple
George Freeland Barbour
Helen Wright
Sarah Lucy Baxandall
Valerie Margaret Bistram

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