The Author's Foundation
The Foundation gives grants to professional writers working on a book, in order to help cover research expenditure or to buy time
Activities & Mission
The Foundation gives grants to professional writers working on a book, in order to help cover research expenditure or to buy time
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
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £195,394 | £435,883 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £211,299 | £434,786 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £212,476 | £429,851 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £184,114 | £281,121 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £166,540 | £434,953 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Author's Foundation
What does The Author's Foundation do?
The Foundation gives grants to professional writers working on a book, in order to help cover research expenditure or to buy time
How much income did The Author's Foundation report in 2024?
The Author's Foundation reported total income of £195k and reported expenditure of £436k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Author's Foundation registered as a charity?
The Author's Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 June 1984 as charity number 326605. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs The Author's Foundation?
The Author's Foundation 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 Author's Foundation operate?
The Author's Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Author's Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Author's Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 326605.
Details
24 Bedford Row
LONDON
WC1R 4EH
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Arts charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated