Writing on the Wall Limited
Analysis
Writing on the Wall Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Merseyside. It was registered in August 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04675589). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Writing on the Wall Limited reported income of £412k and spending of £453k, spending 110% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £672k to £412k (-39%), an average of -12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 51%. Over the whole period it spent 83% 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, Writing on the Wall Limited sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 91% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Lake District Music Limited (£410k), The Summer School Foundation (£412k) and Fierce (Festival) Limited (£410k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To alleviate disadvantage by the promotion of creative activities, particularly new writing, through the provision of activities and events, and through the promotion of new media with a view to promoting learning and encouraging new writing.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Lake District Music Limited | Cumbria | £410k |
| The Summer School Foundation | Newton Abbot | £412k |
| Fierce (Festival) Limited | Birmingham | £410k |
| Chipping Campden Music Festival | Gloucestershire | £412k |