Llandeilo Lit Fest
Analysis
Llandeilo Lit Fest is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Llandeilo. It was registered in July 2018, 8 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 buildings/facilities/open space and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending May 2025, Llandeilo Lit Fest reported income of £31k and spending of £32k, spending 104% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £2,528 to £31k (+1115%), an average of +87% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2023, when income rose by 147%. Over the whole period it spent 96% 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, Llandeilo Lit Fest sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Village Hall, Dalton (£31k), Birmingham Festival Choral Society (£31k) and Rainhill Musical Theatre Company (£31k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
'TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN AND PROMOTE THE ART OF LITERATURE BY THE PROVISION OF AN ANNUAL LITERATURE FESTIVAL IN LLANDEILO AND OTHER ASSOCIATED EVENTS FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT WITHIN CARMARTHENSHIRE.'
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Village Hall, Dalton | Thirsk | £31k |
| Birmingham Festival Choral Society | Birmingham | £31k |
| Rainhill Musical Theatre Company | Warrington | £31k |
| Holcombe Village Hall | Devon | £31k |