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Francis Head Award

Gives grants to published writers over the age of 35 who need financial help during a period of illness, disability or temporary financial crisis

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Activities & Mission

Gives grants to published writers over the age of 35 who need financial help during a period of illness, disability or temporary financial crisis

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£24,577
Latest Expenditure
£55,460

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 225.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 225.7%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£24,577
£55,4600 / 0
2023
£26,266
£65,4800 / 0
2022
£26,407
£67,7810 / 0
2021
£22,081
£62,6290 / 0
2020
£19,889
£49,7490 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Francis Head Award

What does Francis Head Award do?

Gives grants to published writers over the age of 35 who need financial help during a period of illness, disability or temporary financial crisis

How much income did Francis Head Award report in 2024?

Francis Head Award reported total income of £25k and reported expenditure of £55k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Francis Head Award registered as a charity?

Francis Head Award was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 December 1978 as charity number 277018. It has been registered for 48 years.

Who runs Francis Head Award?

Francis Head Award is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Francis Head Award operate?

Francis Head Award operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Francis Head Award a registered charity?

Yes — Francis Head Award is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 277018.

Details

Address
Society of Authors
24 Bedford Row
LONDON
WC1R 4EH
Registration Date
29 December 1978
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
277018
Charity Number
277018

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Trustees

The Society of Authors

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