Brand association and programme sponsorship is a unique opportunity to reach cultural audiences, creatives and residents across Norwich, Norfolk and beyond.
The National Centre for Writing is a leading arts charity based in Norwich.
- We lead Norwich’s status as England’s first UNESCO City of Literature.
- Present dynamic events at our home, Dragon Hall, within iconic settings across Norwich, festivals and online.
- Support tomorrow’s authors and thinkers through talent development, Fellowships and more.
- Drive ambitious collaborations in Norwich UNESCO City of Literature, East Anglia and internationally — putting Norwich and our partners on a global stage.
Brand partnership benefits
- Named brand alignment with chosen activity.
- Tickets & hospitality at vibrant NCW events.
- Seasonal brochure credit, with 9,000 print copies.
- Logo seen by 400,000 website visitors annually.
- Social media and email features reaching 100,000 cultural consumers.
- 10% discount on venue hire at Dragon Hall.
- Brand alignment with Norwich’s City of Literature identity.
- Tickets & hospitality at events.
- Platformed to civic leaders and city stakeholders.
- Verbal credit at events and podcast, with 107,000 annual listeners.
- Recognition in extensive local, national and book-sector press, with NCW receiving around 150 features per year.
Partnership & sponsorship opportunities
- Print and digital advertising.
- Sponsorship of headline Book Awards and Prizes, including East Anglian Book Awards and Young Norfolk Writing Prize, each with bespoke multimedia campaigns.
- Alignment with Norwich UNESCO City of Literature initiatives.
- Bespoke event and commission partnerships aligned with your brand.
Contact Us
If you wish to talk about supporting NCW, or learn more about the difference your support makes, please contact Dan Scales, Development Manager, [email protected].
The National Centre for Writing strives for best practice in its fundraising and is registered with the Fundraising Regulator. We are transparent with supporters, and strive to ensure that our fundraising is legal, open, honest, and respectful.
National Centre for Writing is a Registered Charity, No. 111725.
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