THE LITERATURE PRIZE FOUNDATION

Registration #1151069 · Registered

https://thewritersprize.com

77 Barnsbury Street London N1 1EJ

61
out of 100
Good Standing

The Prize aims to promote reading and appreciation of literature for the public benefit by selecting and raising the profile of the very best works published each year. Through its events, website and other media, it seeks to engage readers and writers throughout the English-speaking world in cultural debate and in the celebration, sustainment and furtherance of the art of literature.

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About THE LITERATURE PRIZE FOUNDATION

THE LITERATURE PRIZE FOUNDATION is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1151069). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 61/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2022), THE LITERATURE PRIZE FOUNDATION reported a total income of £140,005 and total expenditure of £210,336, a spending ratio of 150% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE LITERATURE PRIZE FOUNDATION describes its activities as follows: The Prize aims to promote reading and appreciation of literature for the public benefit by selecting and raising the profile of the very best works published each year. Through its events, website and other media, it seeks to engage readers and writers throughout the English-speaking world in cultural debate and in the celebration, sustainment and furtherance of the art of literature. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £210,336 vs income £140,005 — ratio 1.5x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance20 / 25
Financial Health10 / 25
Filing History & Transparency18 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 150.2% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2022£140,005£210,336150%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026