THE WRITERS' SUMMER SCHOOL
Provides an annual venue with courses workshops talks and discussion groups for writers at all stages of their careers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with total funds of £69,183, comprising £64,848 in unrestricted funds and £4,335 in restricted funds. The trustees report that the year-end unrestricted reserves were just short of their stated minimum target of £40,000 by £2,843. The charity notes it faces financial risks, including increased venue deposits and costs, but maintains that it has adequate resources to continue its activities.
What the accounts disclose
“Its aim, therefore, is to maintain a minimum reserve of £40,000 in undesignated funds”
“The following honoraria have been paid to trustees of the school as allowed by section 13 of the Constitution: S.Warr (Treasurer) £5,000” — page 14
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (01/03/2017)
Trustees
- Keith Hinchychair
- Cathy Anne Grimmer
- Elaine Margaret Tomba
- Gemma Owen-Kendall
- Maria Hughes
- Phil Collins
- Sally Warr
- Sarah Moore
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £160k | £156k |
| 30/09/2024 | £169k | £170k |
| 30/09/2023 | £155k | £144k |
| 30/09/2022 | £147k | £220k |
| 30/09/2021 | £46k | £47k |
Common questions
Is THE WRITERS' SUMMER SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with total funds of £69,183, comprising £64,848 in unrestricted funds and £4,335 in restricted funds. The trustees report that the year-end unrestricted reserves were just short of their stated minimum target of £40,000 by £2,843. The charity notes it faces financial risks, including increased venue deposits and costs, but maintains that it has adequate resources to continue its activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE WRITERS' SUMMER SCHOOL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE WRITERS' SUMMER SCHOOL as a grant recipient include ARDONAGH COMMUNITY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARDONAGH COMMUNITY TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | Art, heritage & culture |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/11/2004 | £5k | Young writers website |