Sherborne Literary Society
Analysis
Sherborne Literary Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sherborne. It was registered in July 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, 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 March 2026, Sherborne Literary Society reported income of £45k and spending of £35k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £8,420 to £45k (+437%), an average of +52% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 116%. Over the whole period it spent 85% 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, Sherborne Literary Society sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Anson Museum Trust Limited (£45k), Ribchester Museum of Roman Antiquities (£45k) and Haslemere Musical Society (£45k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Organising events and activities in the Sherborne, Dorset, area for people who are interested in literature in the broadest sense.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Anson Museum Trust Limited | Stockport | £45k |
| Ribchester Museum of Roman Antiquities | Preston | £45k |
| Haslemere Musical Society | Surrey | £45k |
| War Memorial Hall at Platt | Kent | £45k |