Booker Prize Foundation
Also known as: The Man Booker Prize the Booker Prize
Promotes the art of literature for the public benefit. In particular, it fosters & promotes contemporary fiction of literary merit by awarding the annual Booker Prize to the author of the year's best novel originally written in English and published in the UK. The International Booker Prize is awarded annually for the best novel in English translation.
Activities & Mission
Promotes the art of literature for the public benefit. In particular, it fosters & promotes contemporary fiction of literary merit by awarding the annual Booker Prize to the author of the year's best novel originally written in English and published in the UK. The International Booker Prize is awarded annually for the best novel in English translation.
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.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,485,611 | £3,348,711 | £3,260,550 | £2,717,999 | £2,717,999 | 11 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,110,607 | £3,192,952 | £3,192,952 | £2,581,099 | £2,581,099 | 8 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,705,561 | £3,045,401 | £3,045,401 | £3,663,444 | £2,914,578 | 7 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,679,215 | £2,640,896 | £2,640,896 | £3,003,284 | £1,982,723 | 2 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,652,629 | £1,795,424 | £1,795,424 | £2,964,965 | £2,964,965 | 1 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Booker Prize Foundation
What does Booker Prize Foundation do?
Promotes the art of literature for the public benefit. In particular, it fosters & promotes contemporary fiction of literary merit by awarding the annual Booker Prize to the author of the year's best novel originally written in English and published in the UK. The International Booker Prize is awarded annually for the best novel in English translation.
How much income did Booker Prize Foundation report in 2025?
Booker Prize Foundation reported total income of £3.49m and reported expenditure of £3.35m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Booker Prize Foundation registered as a charity?
Booker Prize Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 January 2002 as charity number 1090049. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Booker Prize Foundation?
Booker Prize Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark David Damazer CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Booker Prize Foundation operate?
Booker Prize Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Booker Prize Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Booker Prize Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1090049.
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- The Man Booker Prize the Booker Prize
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