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literature works

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, and the general public. Literature Works is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Exeter and operates in England.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Literature Works is the literature development agency for the South West. We are dedicated to developing a sustainable, confident and connected literature sector for the whole region by raising investments, awarding funding, conducting research and creating strategies which widen participation and engagement in reading and writing.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£215,097
Latest Expenditure
£193,218

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 89.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 89.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£215,097£193,2180 / 0
2023£163,839£215,8290 / 0
2022£241,852£223,8480 / 0
2021£201,658£179,9350 / 0
2020£209,667£212,6510 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers