The Somerset Maugham Trust Fund
Also known as: The Somerset Maughan Trust Fund
Annual literary prizes to authors under 30
Activities & Mission
Annual literary prizes to authors under 30
Grants
The Somerset Maugham Trust Fund makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £42,272
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- arts, culture, heritage, or science
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £17,169 | £42,272 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £14,873 | £40,994 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £15,960 | £39,982 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £16,008 | £39,562 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £13,308 | £37,513 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Somerset Maugham Trust Fund
What does The Somerset Maugham Trust Fund do?
Annual literary prizes to authors under 30
How much income did The Somerset Maugham Trust Fund report in 2025?
The Somerset Maugham Trust Fund reported total income of £17k and reported expenditure of £42k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Somerset Maugham Trust Fund registered as a charity?
The Somerset Maugham Trust Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 January 1963 as charity number 212402. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Somerset Maugham Trust Fund?
The Somerset Maugham Trust Fund is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Somerset Maugham Trust Fund operate?
The Somerset Maugham Trust Fund operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Somerset Maugham Trust Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The Somerset Maugham Trust Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 212402.
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Trustees
Also Known As
- The Somerset Maughan Trust Fund
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated