THE AUTHOR'S FOUNDATION
Registration #326605 · Registered
www2.societyofauthors.orginfo@societyofauthors.org
Society of Authors 24 Bedford Row WC1R 4EH
The Foundation gives grants to professional writers working on a book, in order to help cover research expenditure or to buy time
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About THE AUTHOR'S FOUNDATION
THE AUTHOR'S FOUNDATION is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 326605). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 75/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), THE AUTHOR'S FOUNDATION reported a total income of £195,394 and total expenditure of £435,883, a spending ratio of 223% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE AUTHOR'S FOUNDATION describes its activities as follows: The Foundation gives grants to professional writers working on a book, in order to help cover research expenditure or to buy time 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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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 223.1% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £195,394 | £435,883 | 223% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026