CIC 34 — Community Interest Company Report

Company name: SWANAGE LITERARY FESTIVAL CIC

Company number: 16311336

Year ending: 31 March 2026

This report has been prepared in accordance with the Community Interest Company Regulations 2005 (simplified report).

Part 1 — General description of the company's activities and impact

Describe the activities the company has carried out during the year and how they have benefited the community.

Held events to promote a love of literature, brought trade to the town out of season, worked closely with the local theatre, held free events for children, worked with local schools, involved the local library and bookshop.

Part 2 — Consultation with stakeholders

Has the company consulted its stakeholders during the year? true

Stakeholders: Local schools, traders and the library

How they were consulted: Use of a suggestion box, author feed back and local discussion

Actions taken: No suggestions resulted in major changes. Small adjustments may be made to ensure smooth running of the festival.

Part 3 — Directors' remuneration

Was remuneration received by the directors? false

No remuneration was received by the directors during the year.

Part 4 — Transfers of assets other than for full consideration

Have any transfers of assets other than for full consideration been made? false

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration has been made.

Part 5 — Signatory

The original report must be signed by a director or secretary of the company.

Signed: COLEMAN, Marilyn June, Director

Date: 1 November 2026