New Writing North
Supporting the development of writers in the North of England - activities include theatre production, mentoring and awards schemes, development workshops, information dissemination, literature events and guidance and support for writers.
Activities & Mission
Supporting the development of writers in the North of England - activities include theatre production, mentoring and awards schemes, development workshops, information dissemination, literature events and guidance and support for writers.
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 61% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 46% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 34% of UK Arts 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 | £1,750,921 | £1,772,151 | £1,667,871 | £374,928 | £66,303 | 20 / 38 |
| 2024 | £1,526,308 | £1,688,734 | £1,572,913 | £396,158 | £73,580 | 21 / 18 |
| 2023 | £1,464,243 | £1,536,895 | £1,479,682 | £558,584 | £177,503 | 18 / 1 |
| 2022 | £1,298,965 | £1,198,481 | £1,108,272 | £668,198 | £89,550 | 14 / 1 |
| 2021 | £903,128 | £813,643 | £730,743 | £567,714 | £241,483 | 14 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about New Writing North
What does New Writing North do?
Supporting the development of writers in the North of England - activities include theatre production, mentoring and awards schemes, development workshops, information dissemination, literature events and guidance and support for writers.
How much income did New Writing North report in 2025?
New Writing North reported total income of £1.75m and reported expenditure of £1.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is New Writing North?
New Writing North has a program ratio of 95.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was New Writing North registered as a charity?
New Writing North was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 June 1997 as charity number 1062729. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs New Writing North?
New Writing North is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Helen Louise Dalby. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does New Writing North operate?
New Writing North operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is New Writing North a registered charity?
Yes — New Writing North is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1062729.
Details
Northumbria University
Sandyford Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST
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- 14 May 2026
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