--- title: "Authors' Awards and Advancement — check charity number 1182586 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Authors' Awards and Advancement a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1182586. Education/training charity based in 24 Bedford Row. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/authors-awards-and-advancement retrieved: 2026-08-19T06:16:20.715Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Authors' Awards and Advancement is a registered charity (number 1182586) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £178,598 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Authors' Awards and Advancement? Registered charity number 1182586 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 24 Bedford Row Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £178,598 Website [www.societyofauthors.org.uk](http://www.societyofauthors.org.uk/) ## What does Authors' Awards and Advancement do? Literary Awards and Prizes for the celebration and advancement of authors. ## What causes is Authors' Awards and Advancement registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Authors' Awards and Advancement yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Authors' Awards and Advancement is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=authors-awards-and-advancement&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.societyofauthors.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Authors' Awards and Advancement a legitimate charity? Yes. Authors' Awards and Advancement is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1182586) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Authors' Awards and Advancement's charity number? Authors' Awards and Advancement's charity number is 1182586. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1182586? Search 1182586 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Authors' Awards and Advancement do? Literary Awards and Prizes for the celebration and advancement of authors. Does Authors' Awards and Advancement have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Authors' Awards and Advancement. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Authors' Awards and Advancement? Authors' Awards and Advancement's website is http://www.societyofauthors.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1182586).