Spread The Word

Spread The Word

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Spread the Word is London's writer development agency, dedicated to helping writers make their mark across various platforms. They provide support, resources, and opportunities for writers to enhance their careers and creativity.

Founded: 06/04/1998
Industries: Artistic creation
Location: London

Products

  • Deptford Literature Festival
  • Early Career Bursaries
  • London Writers Network Membership

Services

  • Bursary Programs
  • Workshops And Events
  • Writer Development

Financial Snapshot

Last accounts made up to 31 March 2024
Next accounts due 31 December 2025 (7 months)
Cash in Bank £0.29m
↓ -25%
Turnover £0.43m
↓ -14%
EBITDA -£39,573
↓ -1639%
Total Liabilities £24,827
↓ -4%
Employees 4
↑ 0%

Directors

Role:
Consultant
Appointed:
06/12/2022
Nationality:
British
Age:
33 years
Role:
Agent
Appointed:
06/12/2022
Nationality:
British
Age:
32 years
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Producer
Appointed:
06/12/2022
Nationality:
British
Age:
39 years
Role:
Writer
Appointed:
06/12/2022
Nationality:
American
Age:
38 years
Role:
Consultant
Appointed:
11/05/2022
Nationality:
British
Age:
28 years
Role:
Project Manager
Appointed:
11/05/2022
Nationality:
British
Age:
40 years
Role:
Manager
Appointed:
11/05/2022
Nationality:
British
Age:
33 years
Role:
Doctor
Appointed:
11/05/2022
Nationality:
British
Age:
55 years
Role:
Co-founder
Appointed:
05/12/2018
Nationality:
British
Age:
33 years

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First Premise Limited Outstanding
Created 19/05/2003

Lease deposit of £3,818.75.

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Grants

Total grant funding received: £635,097.00

Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
£201,029.00

We are the national development agency for creativity and culture. By 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish and where everyone of us has access to a remarkable range of high quality cultural experiences. Between 2018 and 2022, we will invest £1.45 billion of public money from government and an estimated £860 million from the National Lottery to help deliver this vision.

Date Awarded:
13/12/2021
Programme:
National Portfolio Organisations
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
£17,010.00

We are the national development agency for creativity and culture. By 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish and where everyone of us has access to a remarkable range of high quality cultural experiences. Between 2018 and 2022, we will invest £1.45 billion of public money from government to help deliver this vision.

Date Awarded:
29/07/2021
Programme:
Investment Funds
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
£201,029.00

The wider aim of the scheme is: We are the national development agency for creativity and culture. By 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish and where everyone of us has access to a remarkable range of high quality cultural experiences. Between 2018 and 2022, we will invest £1.45 billion of public money from government and an estimated £860 million from the National Lottery to help deliver this vision.

Date Awarded:
01/04/2020
Programme:
ALB - Arts Council England - National Portfolio Organisations
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
£15,000.00

The wider aim of the scheme is: We are the national development agency for creativity and culture. By 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish and where everyone of us has access to a remarkable range of high quality cultural experiences. Between 2018 and 2022, we will invest £1.45 billion of public money from government and an estimated £860 million from the National Lottery to help deliver this vision.

Date Awarded:
01/04/2020
Programme:
ALB - Arts Council England - Investment Funds
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
£201,029.00

We are the national development agency for creativity and culture. By 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish and where everyone of us has access to a remarkable range of high quality cultural experiences. Between 2018 and 2022, we will invest £1.45 billion of public money from government and an estimated £860 million from the National Lottery to help deliver this vision.

Date Awarded:
09/06/2017
Programme:
National Portfolio Organisations

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21/03/2025 Confirmation Statement

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