Berwick Literary Festival
Analysis
Berwick Literary Festival is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Northumberland. It was registered in August 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 and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Berwick Literary Festival reported income of £50k and spending of £53k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £14k to £50k (+248%), an average of +37% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 111%. Over the whole period it spent 100% 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, Berwick Literary Festival sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rhodes Avenue Primary School Association (£50k), The Blandford Forum Museum, Heritage and Arts Trust (£50k) and Royal Exchange Theatre Trustees Limited (£50k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Berwick Literary Festival is an annual event held in October of each year, focussing on the presentation of words, written, spoken and performed. It includes events for all ages, a number featuring local talent and authors. The Festival is also engaged in work in schools and care homes.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rhodes Avenue Primary School Association | London | £50k |
| The Blandford Forum Museum, Heritage and Arts Trust | Blandford Forum | £50k |
| Royal Exchange Theatre Trustees Limited | Manchester | £50k |
| Ramsey Rural Museum CIO | Huntingdon | £50k |