Ilminster Literary Festival
Planning, researching and delivering a Literary Festival in Ilminster. The festival includes many topics, speakers, authors, poets and journalists. We aim to involve as many schools as we can in some way and we offer a wide variety of venues in the locality and even wider neighbourhood of villages and hamlets. We use several hotels, restaurants,sports clubs and indeed a Masonic Lodge.
Activities & Mission
Planning, researching and delivering a Literary Festival in Ilminster. The festival includes many topics, speakers, authors, poets and journalists. We aim to involve as many schools as we can in some way and we offer a wide variety of venues in the locality and even wider neighbourhood of villages and hamlets. We use several hotels, restaurants,sports clubs and indeed a Masonic Lodge.
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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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As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £13,170 | £11,685 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2023 | £13,310 | £10,875 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2022 | £14,930 | £14,053 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2021 | £7,554 | £8,398 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2020 | £280 | £2,309 | 0 / 12 |
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Frequently asked questions about Ilminster Literary Festival
What does Ilminster Literary Festival do?
Planning, researching and delivering a Literary Festival in Ilminster. The festival includes many topics, speakers, authors, poets and journalists. We aim to involve as many schools as we can in some way and we offer a wide variety of venues in the locality and even wider neighbourhood of villages and hamlets. We use several hotels, restaurants,sports clubs and indeed a Masonic Lodge.
How much income did Ilminster Literary Festival report in 2024?
Ilminster Literary Festival reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £12k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Ilminster Literary Festival registered as a charity?
Ilminster Literary Festival was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 October 2016 as charity number 1169618. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Ilminster Literary Festival?
Ilminster Literary Festival is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ilminster Literary Festival operate?
Ilminster Literary Festival operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Ilminster Literary Festival a registered charity?
Yes — Ilminster Literary Festival is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1169618.
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Dowlish Ford
ILMINSTER
Somerset
TA19 0PJ
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