National Centre For Writing
Also known as: The New Writing Partnership, Writers' Centre Norwich
The main objectives of the National Centre for Writing are to advance the education of the public by the promotion, encouragement and development of creative writing and the appreciation of the written word in all its forms.
Activities & Mission
The main objectives of the National Centre for Writing are to advance the education of the public by the promotion, encouragement and development of creative writing and the appreciation of the written word in all its forms.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 54% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 29% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £1,450,346 | £1,526,711 | £1,380,726 | £1,898,646 | £192,081 | 42 / 30 |
| 2024 | £1,560,736 | £1,447,441 | £1,312,620 | £1,932,955 | £238,206 | 36 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,211,437 | £1,601,434 | £1,509,871 | £1,819,660 | £209,629 | 35 / 15 |
| 2022 | £1,506,514 | £1,696,296 | £1,630,253 | £2,209,658 | £200,445 | 34 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,225,227 | £1,293,791 | £1,269,247 | £2,399,539 | £261,037 | 35 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about National Centre For Writing
What does National Centre For Writing do?
The main objectives of the National Centre for Writing are to advance the education of the public by the promotion, encouragement and development of creative writing and the appreciation of the written word in all its forms.
How much income did National Centre For Writing report in 2025?
National Centre For Writing reported total income of £1.45m and reported expenditure of £1.53m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is National Centre For Writing?
National Centre For Writing has a program ratio of 95.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was National Centre For Writing registered as a charity?
National Centre For Writing was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 August 2005 as charity number 1110725. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs National Centre For Writing?
National Centre For Writing is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alan Waters. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does National Centre For Writing operate?
National Centre For Writing operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is National Centre For Writing a registered charity?
Yes — National Centre For Writing is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1110725.
Details
115-123 KING STREET
NORWICH
NR1 1QE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The New Writing Partnership
- Writers' Centre Norwich
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated