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Shoreham Wordfest And Community Arts

Also known as: Shoreham Wordfest

Celebration and promotion of the spoken and written word including readings, discussions, poetry, song, books, plays and creative arts. Holding an annual literary festival in the Adur District and surrounding areas. Attracting high profile, high quality input. Organising workshops, competitions and such other educational and creative activities, working across the arts for all ages and all people.

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Activities & Mission

Celebration and promotion of the spoken and written word including readings, discussions, poetry, song, books, plays and creative arts. Holding an annual literary festival in the Adur District and surrounding areas. Attracting high profile, high quality input. Organising workshops, competitions and such other educational and creative activities, working across the arts for all ages and all people.

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
£48,071
Latest Expenditure
£44,479

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 92.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 92.5%
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
£48,071
£44,4790 / 20
2023
£53,474
£43,1310 / 20
2022
£37,740
£37,1890 / 30
2021
£33,682
£29,1720 / 30
2020
£16,968
£16,1470 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Shoreham Wordfest And Community Arts

What does Shoreham Wordfest And Community Arts do?

Celebration and promotion of the spoken and written word including readings, discussions, poetry, song, books, plays and creative arts. Holding an annual literary festival in the Adur District and surrounding areas. Attracting high profile, high quality input. Organising workshops, competitions and such other educational and creative activities, working across the arts for all ages and all people.

How much income did Shoreham Wordfest And Community Arts report in 2024?

Shoreham Wordfest And Community Arts reported total income of £48k and reported expenditure of £44k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Shoreham Wordfest And Community Arts registered as a charity?

Shoreham Wordfest And Community Arts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 August 2015 as charity number 1163258. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Shoreham Wordfest And Community Arts?

Shoreham Wordfest And Community Arts is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rosalind Turner MA BA PGCE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Shoreham Wordfest And Community Arts operate?

Shoreham Wordfest And Community Arts operates across 3 areas: Brighton And Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex.

Is Shoreham Wordfest And Community Arts a registered charity?

Yes — Shoreham Wordfest And Community Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163258.

Details

Address
5 Riverside
Shoreham-by-Sea
BN43 5RU
Registration Date
24 August 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5059728
Charity Number
1163258

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Trustees

Rosalind Turner MA BA PGCE Chair
DAVID JOHNSON
Ivor Gaber
Janet Behan
Janet Lydia Pressley

Also Known As

  • Shoreham Wordfest

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