THE ROYAL LITERARY FUND

Registration #219952 · Registered

www.rlf.org.uk

edward.kemp@royalliteraryfund.org.uk

3 JOHNSON'S COURT OFF FLEET STREET EC4A 3EA

75
out of 100
Verified

Helps published authors or performed playwrights of several works who are in financial difficulties through grants and pensions. Also runs various activities for the "advancement of public education".

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £9,135,868 vs income £4,268,586 — ratio 2.1x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health10 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 214.0% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2025£4,268,586£9,135,868214%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026