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National Centre for Writing
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
National Centre for Writing is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
National Centre for Writing (number 1110725) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does National Centre for Writing do?
The main objectives of the National Centre for Writing are to advance the education of the public by the promotion, encouragement and development of creative writing and the appreciation of the written word in all its forms.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for National Centre for Writing
Answers National Centre for Writing gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
How much are National Centre for Writing's highest-paid staff paid?
National Centre for Writing's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports 1 employee paid more than £60,000. The highest reported pay band is £60,001–£70,000 (1 employee).
Employees paid over £60,000, by salary band
£60,001–£70,000
1
The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.
Where does National Centre for Writing's money come from?
National Centre for Writing reported £1.5m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £1.2m (81%), donations and legacies £155k (11%), trading and fundraising events £113k (8%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£1.2m · 81%
Donations and legacies£155k · 11%
Trading and fundraising events£113k · 8%
Investments£5,219 · 0%
Does National Centre for Writing receive government funding?
The annual return does not answer this question for National Centre for Writing. Check the accounts for grants and contracts from public bodies.
National Centre for Writing reports a trading subsidiary — a company it owns that trades and passes profits to the charity.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records National Centre for Writing as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
National Centre for Writing's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits. Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is National Centre for Writing registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
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Is National Centre for Writing a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists National Centre for Writing as a registered charity (number 1110725) 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 National Centre for Writing's charity number?
National Centre for Writing's charity number is 1110725. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does National Centre for Writing do?
The main objectives of the National Centre for Writing are to advance the education of the public by the promotion, encouragement and development of creative writing and the appreciation of the written word in all its forms.
Does National Centre for Writing have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to National Centre for Writing?
National Centre for Writing's website listed in our register data is http://www.nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk. 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.
How much is National Centre for Writing's chief executive paid?
The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. National Centre for Writing's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports 1 employee paid more than £60,000. The highest reported pay band is £60,001–£70,000 (1 employee). Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.
Where does National Centre for Writing's money come from?
National Centre for Writing reported £1.5m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £1.2m (81%), donations and legacies £155k (11%), trading and fundraising events £113k (8%).
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to National Centre for Writing?
The register records National Centre for Writing as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are National Centre for Writing's trustees paid?
National Centre for Writing's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits. Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
What was National Centre for Writing previously called?
The register lists these previous names for National Centre for Writing: The New Writing Partnership; Writers' Centre Norwich.
When was National Centre for Writing registered as a charity?
National Centre for Writing was entered on the register on 4 August 2005. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 05242876).