01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC045075
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- KA11 4DP
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The charity organises literature events, and aims to make these events accessible to the socially and economically disadvantaged. Thus contributing to the wider culture and community spirit within North Ayrshire. We hold an annual book festival in September each year, consisting of a series of author events for both adults and children, as well as a number of 'taster' author events throughout the year. We take authors into local schools and these events are free to all who attend. We also host various writing workshops, some of these are free of charge to specific sectors of the community.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4. The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: 4.1 to support and contribute to the organisation of literature events. 4.2 to encourage individual and community participation in, enjoyment of, and benefit from literature. 4.3 to make literature events accessible to the socially and economically disadvantaged. 4.4 encourage social inclusion and encourage a greater sense of community in North Ayrshire. 4.5 to thus contribute to the wider culture of North Ayrshire.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £23,845 | £22,408 | 0 | 28 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £30,728 | £25,656 | 0 | 23 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £23,633 | £22,336 | 0 | 28 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £1,888 | £3,300 | 0 | 28 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £3,608 | £4,418 | 0 | 12 December 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- c/o 4 Turnberry Wynd, Irvine
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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