New Writing South
Analysis
New Writing South is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Brighton. It was registered in June 2002, 24 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04318810). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2025, New Writing South reported income of £206k and spending of £233k, spending 113% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £366k to £206k (-44%), an average of -13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income dropped by 38%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, New Writing South sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Creu Cymru (£206k), Four Corners Books (£206k) and Welsh Highland Railway Limited (£206k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
ÔÇó We inform and develop new writing through a programme of educational workshops, events and seminars open to the general public. Our continuing education programme allows writers to share skills with schools and others in the community. We encourage new writing from untapped sources and who are socially excluded by being home bound or underprivileged.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Creu Cymru | Newport | £206k |
| Four Corners Books | West Midlands | £206k |
| Welsh Highland Railway Limited | Porthmadog | £206k |
| Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Trust | Doc Penfro | £206k |