Word Up North Limited
Also known as: Ilkley Literature Festival Limited, The Ilkley Literature Festival
Provision of annual literature festival and associated developments and year round projects involving creative writing, reading and live literature.
Activities & Mission
Provision of annual literature festival and associated developments and year round projects involving creative writing, reading and live literature.
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.
Local Authority
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 | £491,579 | £391,092 | 0 / 77 | |||
| 2024 | £359,153 | £366,251 | 0 / 66 | |||
| 2023 | £329,355 | £334,963 | 0 / 67 | |||
| 2022 | £294,664 | £283,285 | 0 / 111 | |||
| 2021 | £227,859 | £226,712 | 0 / 111 |
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Frequently asked questions about Word Up North Limited
What does Word Up North Limited do?
Provision of annual literature festival and associated developments and year round projects involving creative writing, reading and live literature.
How much income did Word Up North Limited report in 2025?
Word Up North Limited reported total income of £492k and reported expenditure of £391k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Word Up North Limited registered as a charity?
Word Up North Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 March 1973 as charity number 501801. It has been registered for 53 years.
Who runs Word Up North Limited?
Word Up North Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Prof Francis James Finlay. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Word Up North Limited operate?
Word Up North Limited operates across 5 areas, including Bradford City, Calderdale, Kirklees and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Word Up North Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Word Up North Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 501801.
Details
Fairfax House
38 The Grove
Ilkley
Registry Information
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Ilkley Literature Festival Limited
- The Ilkley Literature Festival
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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