The Writers' Summer School (number 1168531) 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 The Writers' Summer School do?
Provides an annual venue with courses workshops talks and discussion groups for writers at all stages of their careers.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Writers' Summer School
Answers The Writers' Summer School gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 September 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records The Writers' Summer School 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
The Writers' Summer School's annual return for the year ending 30 September 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.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Swanwick Writers' Summer School
Where it says it operates
Derbyshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.
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 The Writers' Summer School registered for?
Education/trainingRecreation
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Writers' Summer School yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Writers' Summer School.
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Is The Writers' Summer School a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Writers' Summer School as a registered charity (number 1168531) 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 The Writers' Summer School's charity number?
The Writers' Summer School's charity number is 1168531. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1168531?
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What does The Writers' Summer School do?
Provides an annual venue with courses workshops talks and discussion groups for writers at all stages of their careers.
Does The Writers' Summer School have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to The Writers' Summer School?
The Writers' Summer School's website listed in our register data is http://www.swanwickwritersschool.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Writers' Summer School?
The register records The Writers' Summer School 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 The Writers' Summer School's trustees paid?
The Writers' Summer School's annual return for the year ending 30 September 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.
When was The Writers' Summer School registered as a charity?
The Writers' Summer School was entered on the register on 1 August 2016.