NOTTINGHAM CITY OF LITERATURE
The Company has been established for public benefit to promote the education of the public at large by providing or assisting in the provision of opportunities to access, engage in, understand and enjoy literature and writing, including, but not limited to, promoting and organising a bid for Nottingham to become a UNESCO City of Literature.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £13,880 for the year, resulting in unrestricted funds decreasing from £118,397 to £104,517. The trustees confirm the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, with no material uncertainties identified regarding the charity's ability to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations from companies, trusts and similar proceeds 184,857”
“NUCoL's Reserves Policy ensures unrestricted designated funds and free reserves are built up and maintained as a contingency provision for three months’ operating costs.” — page 10
Trustees
- Dr Richard Nicholas York Owenchair
- Amy Bere
- Clare Harvey
- Dan Baxter
- Kerry Featherstone
- Professor Lynda Pratt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £191k | £205k |
| 31/03/2024 | £248k | £195k |
| 31/03/2023 | £210k | £219k |
| 31/03/2022 | £147k | £167k |
| 31/03/2021 | £200k | £159k |
Common questions
Is NOTTINGHAM CITY OF LITERATURE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £13,880 for the year, resulting in unrestricted funds decreasing from £118,397 to £104,517. The trustees confirm the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, with no material uncertainties identified regarding the charity's ability to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NOTTINGHAM CITY OF LITERATURE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NOTTINGHAM CITY OF LITERATURE as a grant recipient include BOOTS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOOTS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £9k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 05/11/2025 | £50k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Postcode Lottery | 31/07/2023 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 23/01/2019 | £61k | "Eastwood Comics: exploring local heritage through the life, work and times of DH Lawrence" |