Stratford Literary Festival
Analysis
Stratford Literary Festival is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Warwickshire. It was registered in December 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.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Stratford Literary Festival reported income of £307k and spending of £283k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £109k to £307k (+183%), an average of +30% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 57%. 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, Stratford Literary Festival sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 89% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Irish Diaspora Foundation (£307k), The Globe Players Ltd (£307k) and Kazzum Arts Project (£307k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
To advance education by promoting and providing opportunities for the appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of literature and the arts, in particular through promoting and running a literary festival and educational outreach activities primarily in Stratford-upon-Avon. To provide relief to those at a social disadvantage through literary related activities to encourage a sense of self-worth.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Irish Diaspora Foundation | Manchester | £307k |
| The Globe Players Ltd | Middlesex | £307k |
| Kazzum Arts Project | London | £307k |
| Midlands Academy of Dance and Drama Limited | Nottingham | £308k |