Spread The Word
Also known as: London Writers Centre
Spread the Word promotes and develops literature and creative writing within London. We work with writers of all levels, from beginners to published authors, and across all genres, including fiction, poetry and playwriting, to enable them to reach their full potential.
Activities & Mission
Spread the Word promotes and develops literature and creative writing within London. We work with writers of all levels, from beginners to published authors, and across all genres, including fiction, poetry and playwriting, to enable them to reach their full potential.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 52% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 51% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 52% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £591,531 | £538,296 | £527,341 | £499,187 | £203,541 | 4 / 20 |
| 2024 | £598,486 | £466,481 | £456,200 | £445,952 | £195,329 | 4 / 18 |
| 2023 | £427,055 | £470,673 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £495,258 | £493,766 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £420,626 | £327,113 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Spread The Word
What does Spread The Word do?
Spread the Word promotes and develops literature and creative writing within London. We work with writers of all levels, from beginners to published authors, and across all genres, including fiction, poetry and playwriting, to enable them to reach their full potential.
How much income did Spread The Word report in 2025?
Spread The Word reported total income of £592k and reported expenditure of £538k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Spread The Word?
Spread The Word has a program ratio of 89.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Spread The Word registered as a charity?
Spread The Word was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 October 2001 as charity number 1088890. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Spread The Word?
Spread The Word is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Aimee Jane Felone. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Spread The Word operate?
Spread The Word operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Spread The Word a registered charity?
Yes — Spread The Word is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1088890.
Details
ALBANY CENTRE & THEATRE
DOUGLAS WAY
LONDON
SE8 4AG
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- London Writers Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated