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Derby Book Festival

The promotion of literature, language and the arts through a book or literature festival in Derby and such other activities as the charity trustees shall from time to time determine

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Activities & Mission

The promotion of literature, language and the arts through a book or literature festival in Derby and such other activities as the charity trustees shall from time to time determine

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£247,690
Latest Expenditure
£199,143

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 80.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 80.4%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£247,690
£199,1430 / 107
2023
£248,372
£224,4570 / 93
2022
£190,037
£193,9860 / 60
2021
£170,356
£177,7890 / 60
2020
£162,039
£150,9510 / 60

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Frequently asked questions about Derby Book Festival

What does Derby Book Festival do?

The promotion of literature, language and the arts through a book or literature festival in Derby and such other activities as the charity trustees shall from time to time determine

How much income did Derby Book Festival report in 2024?

Derby Book Festival reported total income of £248k and reported expenditure of £199k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Derby Book Festival registered as a charity?

Derby Book Festival was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 January 2015 as charity number 1159763. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Derby Book Festival?

Derby Book Festival is governed by a board of 16 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Keith Andrew John McLay. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Derby Book Festival operate?

Derby Book Festival operates in Derbyshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Derby Book Festival a registered charity?

Yes — Derby Book Festival is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159763.

Details

Address
Smith Partnership
Unit 1
Norman House
Friar Gate
DERBY
DE1 1NU
Registration Date
5 January 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5052548
Charity Number
1159763

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Trustees

Professor Keith Andrew John McLay Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Cheryl Turner
Christopher Paul Ratcliffe
Dianne Smith
Dominic Edwin White
Elizabeth Anne Copper
Fraser Graves Cunningham
Helena Williams
Jamie Jordan
Also governs 2 other charities
Marian Forkin
Also governs 1 other charity
Rachel Susannah Huskisson
Ruth Smith
Sara Catherine Harker-Bettridge
Sarah Hindmarch
Also governs 1 other charity
Sue Wall
Tanya Ruth Bull

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