01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC052494
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH3 6TF
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The festival showcases authors of genres that are often overlooked. Our aim is to give readers the opportunity to meet and hear their favourite authors. We also hope to foster a community through lively discussions, meaningful conversations, and authentic connections. Our festival includes panels featuring popular authors, writing workshops, and an event with literary agents. Linked events included a series of pre-recorded She Writes Masterclasses for writers, which expanded in 2025 to include editor Lucy Stewart sharing edit advice for first drafts and Jayne Castel sharing tips on how to write market-proof books. Summary of the main achievements of the charity We welcomed 23 authors and chairs at the 2025 festival. Not all the authors of colour we approached to join our panels were able to attend, but in a year with only eight panels we were delighted to include two authors of colour and four members of the LGBTQ+ 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's purposes are: The EdinburghWomen's Fiction Festival will be an annual event tocelebrate writing for, by, and about women and thosewho identify as women. We welcome everyone whofinds joy in reading women's stories?commercial,romance, historical, literary, book club and beyond. KeyObjectives are: a) To provide a platform for women?sgenre fiction ? typically overlooked by other literaturefestivals. b) To encourage, respect and celebrate allreaders of women?s fiction, including romantic fiction. c)To reach a broad spectrum of readers including thosefrom socio-economic backgrounds who do not normallyattend literature festivals. d) To promote the mentalhealth benefits of reading. e) To create a community ofwriters and readers of women?s fiction in Scotland.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £15,055 | £15,513 | 0 | 20 May 2026 |
| 30 April 2025 | £16,942 | £15,249 | 0 | 26 June 2025 |
| 30 April 2024 | £9,284 | £6,573 | 0 | 3 June 2024 |
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
- 29 Howe Street, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.edwomensficfest.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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