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Islay Book Festival

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC037096
Status
Active
Registered
Jan. 11, 2006
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
The Loft at Atlantic View
Crown Street
Portnahaven
Isle of Islay
PA47 7SW

Contact

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'

To promote literature to audiences of all ages, mainly through an annual book festival and punctual events during the year. Our events are attended both by the local community and some visitors to the island, and we work with local businesses and organisations to make these events as accessible as possible. We organise author visits in local schools and our local care home as well as sessions for the general public.

Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: Advancement of the arts in the field of literature, in particular, by organising an annual book festival In furtherance thereof: • To foster and promote an interest in literature • To engage with local authorities, voluntary bodies and the public in a common effort to promote Literature • To hold other literary events

Geography

Main operating location
Argyll And Bute
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Accounts
March 31, 2025 £35,903 £24,821 PDF 1.3 MB
March 31, 2024 £22,900 £21,178
March 31, 2023 £3,566 £482
March 31, 2022 £969 £444
March 31, 2021 £12,198 £11,528