FRANCIS HEAD AWARD
Registration #277018 · Registered
www2.societyofauthors.orginfo@societyofauthors.org
Society of Authors 24 Bedford Row WC1R 4EH
Gives grants to published writers over the age of 35 who need financial help during a period of illness, disability or temporary financial crisis
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About FRANCIS HEAD AWARD
FRANCIS HEAD AWARD is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 277018), rated "Good Standing" with a CharityScore of 55/100 — a charity in good standing based on official Charity Commission data. In its most recent reporting year (2024), FRANCIS HEAD AWARD reported a total income of £24,577 and total expenditure of £55,460 (a spending ratio of 226%, indicating strong allocation of funds to charitable activities). According to the Charity Commission, FRANCIS HEAD AWARD operates with the following stated purpose: Gives grants to published writers over the age of 35 who need financial help during a period of illness, disability or temporary financial crisis Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the details below. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 225.7% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £24,577 | £55,460 | 226% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026