Wordsmith Awards
Also known as: Young Identity
We develop literacy, critical thinking and active citizenship for young people, through experimenting with literature and combined arts. We nurture the talent of tomorrow. We empower disadvantaged and under-represented young people to fulfil their artistic potential. We do this through writing and performance workshops.
Activities & Mission
We develop literacy, critical thinking and active citizenship for young people, through experimenting with literature and combined arts. We nurture the talent of tomorrow. We empower disadvantaged and under-represented young people to fulfil their artistic potential. We do this through writing and performance workshops.
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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.
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £460,616 | £348,218 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2024 | £401,228 | £344,728 | 0 / 18 | |||
| 2023 | £192,683 | £232,211 | 0 / 17 | |||
| 2022 | £233,045 | £192,236 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £219,749 | £171,880 | 0 / 20 |
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Frequently asked questions about Wordsmith Awards
What does Wordsmith Awards do?
We develop literacy, critical thinking and active citizenship for young people, through experimenting with literature and combined arts. We nurture the talent of tomorrow. We empower disadvantaged and under-represented young people to fulfil their artistic potential. We do this through writing and performance workshops.
How much income did Wordsmith Awards report in 2025?
Wordsmith Awards reported total income of £461k and reported expenditure of £348k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Wordsmith Awards registered as a charity?
Wordsmith Awards was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 December 2018 as charity number 1181088. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs Wordsmith Awards?
Wordsmith Awards is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wordsmith Awards operate?
Wordsmith Awards operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Wordsmith Awards a registered charity?
Yes — Wordsmith Awards is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181088.
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M16 9GG
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- 14 May 2026
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