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The register data used for this profile lists Francis Head Award as a registered charity (number 277018) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

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Registered charity · No. 27701824 Bedford Row

Francis Head Award

Francis Head Award is a registered charity in England & Wales working in arts/culture/heritage/science, based in 24 Bedford Row.

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Francis Head Award is listed as a registered charity (number 277018) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £29,337 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

What are the key facts about Francis Head Award?

Registered charity number: 277018
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact locality (not service coverage): 24 Bedford Row
Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31): £29,337
Website: www.societyofauthors.org

What does Francis Head Award do?

Gives grants to published writers over the age of 35 who need financial help during a period of illness, disability or temporary financial crisis

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.

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What causes is Francis Head Award registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Francis Head Award yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Francis Head Award 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Francis Head Award a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Francis Head Award as a registered charity (number 277018) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Francis Head Award's charity number?: Francis Head Award's charity number is 277018. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 277018?: Search 277018 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 Francis Head Award do?: Gives grants to published writers over the age of 35 who need financial help during a period of illness, disability or temporary financial crisis
Does Francis Head Award have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Francis Head Award. 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 Francis Head Award?: Francis Head Award's website listed in our register data is http://www.societyofauthors.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.