The Sedbergh Book Town Literary Trust
Analysis
The Sedbergh Book Town Literary Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cumbria. It was registered in August 2006, 20 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05871008). It says it provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Sedbergh Book Town Literary Trust reported income of £11k and spending of £9,283, spending 86% of its income. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 1590%. Over the whole period it spent 90% 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, The Sedbergh Book Town Literary Trust sits at the 33rd percentile: it is larger than about 33% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 32nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include South Milton Village Hall (£11k), Wretham Village Hall (£11k) and Bourne U3a (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The objects of the Charity are 'to promote maintain improve and advance education particularly in the area of Literature and the written word and the formulation preparation and establishment of schemes to render such education accessible to the public.'
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| South Milton Village Hall | Devon | £11k |
| Wretham Village Hall | Norfolk | £11k |
| Bourne U3a | Lincolnshire | £11k |
| Wootton Fitzpaine Village Hall | Bridport | £11k |