Norwich is England’s first UNESCO City of Literature, renowned for its rich storytelling heritage and vibrant community of writers and creatives. Yet, despite this cultural legacy, the city faces some of the UK’s poorest educational and literacy outcomes.
In 2026, the National Year of Reading, join NCW to help provide free creative sessions for 4,000+ young minds, collaborating with 80+ Norfolk schools and 40+ writers.
Why support us?
Together, we can empower children and young people with the lifelong benefits of reading and writing for pleasure. It is more than just creativity. Reading and writing mean
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Confidence
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Self-expression
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Empathy
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Communication
Donate today
100% of your donation will support children, young people and communities in Norwich.
From all the people that have visited I’ve learnt new ways of writing and techniques to get over challenges that might arise when writing. I’ve also gained a lot of confidence in my own ability to write and to pursue my goals
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