FRANCIS HEAD AWARD

Registration #277018 · Registered

www2.societyofauthors.org

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Society of Authors 24 Bedford Row WC1R 4EH

55
out of 100
Good Standing

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

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About FRANCIS HEAD AWARD

FRANCIS HEAD AWARD is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 277018). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 55/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2024), FRANCIS HEAD AWARD reported a total income of £24,577 and total expenditure of £55,460, a spending ratio of 226% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, FRANCIS HEAD AWARD describes its activities as follows: Gives grants to published writers over the age of 35 who need financial help during a period of illness, disability or temporary financial crisis Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £55,460 vs income £24,577 — ratio 2.3x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance5 / 25
Financial Health10 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 225.7% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£24,577£55,460226%

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