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Women's Prize Trust

Also known as: Women's Prize for Fiction, Wpt

The objects for which the charity exists relate to the advancement of the art of literature for the public benefit. We foster & promote literature of merit written by women in all its forms, including by the encouragement of diversity & greater gender equality amongst writers & by the award of an annual prize for a full length novel written by a woman of any nationality & published in English.

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Activities & Mission

The objects for which the charity exists relate to the advancement of the art of literature for the public benefit. We foster & promote literature of merit written by women in all its forms, including by the encouragement of diversity & greater gender equality amongst writers & by the award of an annual prize for a full length novel written by a woman of any nationality & published in English.

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
£1,529,197
Latest Expenditure
£1,391,650

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £888,806
Charitable Activities £640,142
Other Trading £249
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,367,706
Raising Funds £2,105
Governance £5,985
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £21,839

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,529,197
£1,391,650£1,367,706£152,952£152,9525 / 37
2024
£846,467
£914,519£902,480£15,405£15,4053 / 12
2023
£652,011
£618,077£617,984£91,789£91,78914 / 30
2022
£559,145
£702,070£599,658£102,520£102,52012 / 10
2021
£555,892
£575,235£434,670£245,445£245,44512 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Women's Prize Trust

What does Women's Prize Trust do?

The objects for which the charity exists relate to the advancement of the art of literature for the public benefit. We foster & promote literature of merit written by women in all its forms, including by the encouragement of diversity & greater gender equality amongst writers & by the award of an annual prize for a full length novel written by a woman of any nationality & published in English.

How much income did Women's Prize Trust report in 2025?

Women's Prize Trust reported total income of £1.53m and reported expenditure of £1.39m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Women's Prize Trust registered as a charity?

Women's Prize Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 December 2018 as charity number 1181253. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Women's Prize Trust?

Women's Prize Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANNA MARIE LEONTIA OLLARD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Women's Prize Trust operate?

Women's Prize Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Women's Prize Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Women's Prize Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181253.

Details

Address
6 NEW STREET SQUARE
LONDON
EC4A3DJ
Registration Date
18 December 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5123777
Charity Number
1181253

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Trustees

ANNA MARIE LEONTIA OLLARD Chair
Aliceson Robinson
Anna Catherine Maria Derkacz
Jenny Izumi Fry
Juliet Mushens
Laura Bailey
Maura Eileen Wilding
Sarah Davis
Also governs 1 other charity
Scarlett Curtis
Zainab Weller

Also Known As

  • Women's Prize for Fiction
  • Wpt

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30 July 2026
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