THE BETTY TRASK FOUNDATION

Registration #289519 · Registered

www2.societyofauthors.org

info@societyofauthors.org

Society of Authors 24 Bedford Row WC1R 4EH

55
out of 100
Good Standing

Awards prizes to first novelists under 35 for a work of traditional or romantic nature

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About THE BETTY TRASK FOUNDATION

THE BETTY TRASK FOUNDATION is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 289519). 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), THE BETTY TRASK FOUNDATION reported a total income of £19,861 and total expenditure of £59,401, a spending ratio of 299% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE BETTY TRASK FOUNDATION describes its activities as follows: Awards prizes to first novelists under 35 for a work of traditional or romantic nature 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 £59,401 vs income £19,861 — ratio 3.0x

Score Breakdown

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

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 299.1% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£19,861£59,401299%

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