Connecting schools with writers, one story at a time...

About Writers in Schools South West

We are a nonprofit organisation founded by experienced educators who are dedicated to improving the creative opportunities of students and staff in the South West.

What we do

We empower educators to facilitate creative literacy projects in schools by providing a database of writers to connect with and the funding to make creative projects happen.

We work in schools in the South West of England with local writers who can enhance your students' creative literacy through workshops, talks and projects hosted in your school.

Funding Writers in Schools: Our 2025 Pilot Project

Investing in Creativity, Literacy, and Opportunity

At Writers in Schools South West CIC (WISSW CIC), we are dedicated to ensuring that young people across the South West have access to high-quality creative writing experiences. To expand our impact, we are launching a pilot project in 2025 to secure grant funding that will support professional writers delivering workshops and mentorship programs in schools.

Why This Matters

Creative writing fosters critical thinking, confidence, and communication skills, yet many schools lack the resources to offer dedicated writing programs. By securing grant funding, we can:
✅ Provide fully funded creative writing workshops in schools, particularly in underserved areas.
✅ Support local writers by offering paid opportunities to work with students.
✅ Develop innovative programs that make storytelling, poetry, and literacy more engaging and accessible.

A Transparent & Scalable Approach

This pilot year will allow us to test and refine our approach, ensuring that funding directly benefits students, educators, and writers. All grant successes and program impact will be reported to stakeholders, including funders, participating schools, and our wider community.

How You Can Support This Work

We are actively applying for funding from:
📌 Arts and education-focused grants to sustain creative writing initiatives.
📌 Corporate and foundation partnerships that align with our mission.
📌 Local and national funding bodies supporting literacy and arts programs.

If you are a funder or organization interested in supporting this initiative, we would love to connect! Your investment will help shape a model for long-term, sustainable support for writers in schools.

📩 Contact us today to explore partnership opportunities.

🔹 WISSW CIC is a registered Community Interest Company (Company No. 16272847). All funding secured will be transparently reported to stakeholders.