WORLDWRITE
WORLDwrite advances the education of young people aged 16 to 25 years, promotes international understanding, facilitates the use of film, new media and Citizen TV and encourages young people to develop new skills through volunteering. It is not a grant giving charity.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income was £39,160 against total expenditure of £40,595, resulting in a net deficit for the year. The charity reports that it was able to maintain its stated free reserve target of £5,000, with unrestricted funds carried forward totaling £5,635.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity recognises the need to maintain a small free reserve of £5,000 to ensure it is able to respond to emergencies and safeguard the future of the charity.”
Trustees
- DR SHIRLEY LAWES
- KIRK LEECH
- Toby Marshal
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £39k | £41k |
| 31/10/2024 | £44k | £48k |
| 31/10/2023 | £65k | £85k |
| 31/10/2022 | £95k | £85k |
| 31/10/2021 | £88k | £76k |
Common questions
Is WORLDWRITE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income was £39,160 against total expenditure of £40,595, resulting in a net deficit for the year. The charity reports that it was able to maintain its stated free reserve target of £5,000, with unrestricted funds carried forward totaling £5,635. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 08/02/2023 | £10k | "Making Common Cause: The UK Solidarity Story" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 07/03/2018 | £10k | "Women: A Success Story" |
| Greater London Authority | 04/09/2015 | £5k | Grant to Worldwrite |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 05/06/2013 | £70k | "Every Cook Can Govern: Documenting the life, works and impact of CLR James" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/01/2010 | £10k | News programs produced by and about young unemplyed people in Hackney |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/11/2009 | £25k | "Shoots of Freedom" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/11/2005 | £5k | Global Adventures |