ISLE OF WIGHT LITERARY FESTIVAL
The Charity runs the Isle of Wight Literary Festival providing the following benefits :-The opportunity at reasonable cost, for the Island public to enjoy a local literary experience with well known, new and local authors who deliver presentations based on their books and experiences. It also runs a programme to encourage greater participation in the written word amongst schools on the Island.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £26,403 at the end of the period. The trustees report that the festival depends on donations, sponsorship, and grants to cover costs, noting that ticket sales fund the majority of the festival's cost. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- MARGARET EDWINA ANKERSchair
- Gioia Minghella-Giddens
- Graham Barnetson
- JANET LEE ALLAN
- Julia Dams
- ROBIN VANDELEUR COURAGE MBE
- VICTORIA MARY GUESDON ORR-EWING
- Vanessa Elizabeth Hounsfield
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £134k | £117k |
| 31/12/2023 | £94k | £91k |
| 31/12/2022 | £78k | £91k |
| 31/12/2021 | £24k | £18k |
| 31/12/2020 | £10k | £21k |
Common questions
Is ISLE OF WIGHT LITERARY FESTIVAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £26,403 at the end of the period. The trustees report that the festival depends on donations, sponsorship, and grants to cover costs, noting that ticket sales fund the majority of the festival's cost. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ISLE OF WIGHT LITERARY FESTIVAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ISLE OF WIGHT LITERARY FESTIVAL as a grant recipient include THE DAISIE RICH TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DAISIE RICH TRUST | FY2025 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 06/06/2019 | £10k | "The Voyage of the Ark and The Dove" |