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The Bridport Literary Festival Limited

Also known as: Bridport Literary Festival Limited

The Bridport Literary Festival Limited organise an annual Literary Festival in Bridport, Dorset. The Festival runs for one week in November each year. During that week a series of events take place.

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Activities & Mission

The Bridport Literary Festival Limited organise an annual Literary Festival in Bridport, Dorset. The Festival runs for one week in November each year. During that week a series of events take place.

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
£136,384
Latest Expenditure
£136,024

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 99.7%
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 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£136,384
£136,0240 / 0
2024
£114,949
£125,1820 / 0
2023
£115,079
£98,7030 / 30
2022
£97,233
£87,1290 / 5
2021
£31,532
£49,9930 / 5

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Frequently asked questions about The Bridport Literary Festival Limited

What does The Bridport Literary Festival Limited do?

The Bridport Literary Festival Limited organise an annual Literary Festival in Bridport, Dorset. The Festival runs for one week in November each year. During that week a series of events take place.

How much income did The Bridport Literary Festival Limited report in 2025?

The Bridport Literary Festival Limited reported total income of £136k and reported expenditure of £136k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Bridport Literary Festival Limited registered as a charity?

The Bridport Literary Festival Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 May 2012 as charity number 1147075. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs The Bridport Literary Festival Limited?

The Bridport Literary Festival Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stuart Rock. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Bridport Literary Festival Limited operate?

The Bridport Literary Festival Limited operates across 4 areas: Devon, Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire.

Is The Bridport Literary Festival Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Bridport Literary Festival Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147075.

Details

Address
157 Orchard Crescent
BRIDPORT
DT6 5HB
Registration Date
1 May 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5027603
Charity Number
1147075

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Trustees

Stuart Rock Chair
Deirdre Coates
Diana Hall
Helen Irene Carless
Mary Laura Selina Rose Joly
Timothy Clarke

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Bridport Literary Festival Limited

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