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Writing West Midlands LTD

To advance education in the arts for the public benefit by promotion of creative writing in particular but not exclusively in the West Midlands region of the UK.

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Activities & Mission

To advance education in the arts for the public benefit by promotion of creative writing in particular but not exclusively in the West Midlands region of the UK.

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£320,291
Latest Expenditure
£294,795

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 92.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 92.0%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£320,291
£294,7950 / 40
2024
£268,485
£278,3790 / 40
2023
£348,799
£342,4320 / 30
2022
£468,281
£457,7490 / 38
2021
£279,585
£239,1180 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Writing West Midlands LTD

What does Writing West Midlands LTD do?

To advance education in the arts for the public benefit by promotion of creative writing in particular but not exclusively in the West Midlands region of the UK.

How much income did Writing West Midlands LTD report in 2025?

Writing West Midlands LTD reported total income of £320k and reported expenditure of £295k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Writing West Midlands LTD registered as a charity?

Writing West Midlands LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 June 2012 as charity number 1147710. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Writing West Midlands LTD?

Writing West Midlands LTD is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Writing West Midlands LTD operate?

Writing West Midlands LTD operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Writing West Midlands LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Writing West Midlands LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147710.

Details

Address
130 Zellig Building
Gibb Street
Birmingham
B9 4AT
Registration Date
15 June 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5027136
Charity Number
1147710

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Trustees

Dr Lisa Blower
George Dane Bastow
Jacqueline Francis
Laura Aimee Willis
Nikki Bi
Olwen Jane Brown
Professor Gregory Leadbetter
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Thomas Edward Glave Jr
Robert James Elkington
Sandra van Lente
Susan Gail Ball

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