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The Royal Literary Fund

Registered charity 219952, on the register since 15 April 1964. The 3,357th largest charity in England and Wales by income.

What it says it does

Helps published authors or performed playwrights of several works who are in financial difficulties through grants and pensions. Also runs various activities for the "advancement of public education".

In the charity's own words, as filed with the Charity Commission.

Its causes

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Where it works

It names no single council area: it works across England and Wales, or further.

Check it yourself

Its entry on the Charity Commission register · its own website

Figures are the latest the charity has reported to the Charity Commission, current to 27 September 2026. How this site works.