The Alfred Fagon Award
The Company is established: to promote, maintain, improve and advance education and the encouragement of the arts in particular plays by British writers of Caribbean and African descent in the art of drama. To run an annual competition open to Black British playwrights of Caribbean and African descent living in the UK and to award a prize for Best New Play of theYear to the winning playwright.
Activities & Mission
The Company is established: to promote, maintain, improve and advance education and the encouragement of the arts in particular plays by British writers of Caribbean and African descent in the art of drama. To run an annual competition open to Black British playwrights of Caribbean and African descent living in the UK and to award a prize for Best New Play of theYear to the winning playwright.
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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 | £21,175 | £24,804 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £20,230 | £24,339 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2023 | £20,048 | £28,813 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2022 | £27,117 | £35,146 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2021 | £29,030 | £14,819 | 0 / 7 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Alfred Fagon Award
What does The Alfred Fagon Award do?
The Company is established: to promote, maintain, improve and advance education and the encouragement of the arts in particular plays by British writers of Caribbean and African descent in the art of drama. To run an annual competition open to Black British playwrights of Caribbean and African descent living in the UK and to award a prize for Best New Play of theYear to the winning playwright.
How much income did The Alfred Fagon Award report in 2025?
The Alfred Fagon Award reported total income of £21k and reported expenditure of £25k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Alfred Fagon Award registered as a charity?
The Alfred Fagon Award was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 January 2017 as charity number 1171024. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs The Alfred Fagon Award?
The Alfred Fagon Award is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Alfred Fagon Award operate?
The Alfred Fagon Award operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Alfred Fagon Award a registered charity?
Yes — The Alfred Fagon Award is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171024.
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