Shoreham Wordfest and Community Arts
Analysis
Shoreham Wordfest and Community Arts is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Shoreham-by-Sea. It was registered in August 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, acts as an umbrella or resource body and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Shoreham Wordfest and Community Arts reported income of £54k and spending of £56k, spending 104% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £34k to £54k (+59%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 42%. Over the whole period it spent 93% 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, Shoreham Wordfest and Community Arts sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hutton Rudby Village Hall and Recreation Ground (£54k), Thrive Dance (£54k) and The Bedford Park Society (£54k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Celebration and promotion of the spoken and written word including readings, discussions, poetry, song, books, plays and creative arts. Holding an annual literary festival in the Adur District and surrounding areas. Attracting high profile, high quality input. Organising workshops, competitions and such other educational and creative activities, working across the arts for all ages and all people.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hutton Rudby Village Hall and Recreation Ground | Cleveland | £54k |
| Thrive Dance | London | £54k |
| The Bedford Park Society | London | £54k |
| North Tyneside Music Opportunities for Young People | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £54k |