Shropshire Bookfest
To advance the education of children in all forms of literary and creative arts, for the benefit of the public, in particular, but not exclusively by encouraging awareness of and developing interest in all forms of children's literature.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity had unrestricted cash funds of £52,427 at the end of the period, an increase from the previous year's £52,364. The total receipts for the year were £36,674 against total payments of £36,607, resulting in a small net surplus of £67. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Schools Income - Book Award 8,736” — page 3
Trustees
- Christopher Tay
- Corinne Davies-Griffith
- ELEANOR LOUISE WINTER
- Joanna Hughes
- LUCY MORRIS
- john stephen Halliday
- sian marshall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £37k | £37k |
| 31/12/2024 | £37k | £41k |
| 31/12/2023 | £55k | £51k |
| 31/12/2022 | £52k | £50k |
| 31/12/2021 | £34k | £41k |
Common questions
Is Shropshire Bookfest financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity had unrestricted cash funds of £52,427 at the end of the period, an increase from the previous year's £52,364. The total receipts for the year were £36,674 against total payments of £36,607, resulting in a small net surplus of £67. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Shropshire Bookfest?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Shropshire Bookfest as a grant recipient include THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION, THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE MILLICHOPE FOUNDATION, THE JOHN THAW FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | Arts and Culture |
| THE MILLICHOPE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE JOHN THAW FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1k |