BERWICK LITERARY FESTIVAL
The Berwick Literary Festival is an annual event held in October of each year, focussing on the presentation of words, written, spoken and performed. It includes events for all ages, a number featuring local talent and authors. The Festival is also engaged in work in schools and care homes.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of over £8,000, resulting in total reserves of £21,451. The trustees report that these unrestricted funds sit modestly above the level set by their reserves policy. The financial review indicates that both income and expenditure increased substantially compared to the previous year, with income exceeding expectations in most areas.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants 10,082 14,367 24,449” — page 14
“It is the policy of the CIO that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be held at a level equivalent to one year's non-cancellable expenditure in order for the Festival to be sustainable.” — page 6
Trustees
- Dr Stephen George Plattenchair
- Dr Nolan Dalrymple
- George Freeland Barbour
- Helen Wright
- Sarah Lucy Baxandall
- Valerie Margaret Bistram
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £59k | £51k |
| 31/12/2023 | £33k | £28k |
| 31/12/2022 | £16k | £24k |
| 31/12/2021 | £14k | £16k |
| 31/12/2020 | £13k | £7k |
Common questions
Is BERWICK LITERARY FESTIVAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of over £8,000, resulting in total reserves of £21,451. The trustees report that these unrestricted funds sit modestly above the level set by their reserves policy. The financial review indicates that both income and expenditure increased substantially compared to the previous year, with income exceeding expectations in most areas. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BERWICK LITERARY FESTIVAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BERWICK LITERARY FESTIVAL as a grant recipient include THE JOICEY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOICEY TRUST | FY2025 | £700 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 12/02/2026 | £2k | Grant to Berwick Literary Festival |
| Community Foundation North East | 02/04/2025 | £2k | Grant to Berwick Literary Festival |
| Community Foundation North East | 09/03/2023 | £2k | Grant to Berwick Literary Festival |
| Community Foundation North East | 19/08/2021 | £1k | A grant to Berwick Literary Festival |
| Community Foundation North East | 13/06/2018 | £1k | Work with Berwick Academy as part of BLF 2018 |
| Community Foundation North East | 31/05/2018 | £2k | Berwick Literary Festival 2018 |