Thanks to your support, we can use transformative power of stories to empower individuals and our communities. Read on to discover our work, rooted in Norwich, with national and international significance as a centre of excellence in creative writing.
Children and young people
Our work with children, young people, and schools inspires the writers of the future. We offer regular drop-in sessions and workshops for early years, families and young people, reaching 4,174+ participants in 2024/25. We engaged 82 schools and colleges each year across Norfolk and beyond, through outreach, writing competitions, teaching resources, and visits to Dragon Hall. Young writers’ awards recognise and nurture the best new talent in our region.
Community engagement
Learning programmes for communities empower people of all ages to be creative with words and imagination; in community centres, on the street and in our building.
Over the past year, 182 older residents and 254 people with experience of migration or seeking asylum took part in social and creative activity at Dragon Hall and beyond.
A further 3,019+ visitors explored our Literature House through drop-in visits, offered throughout most of the year.
Across events, 92% of visitors feel NCW is welcoming for everyone and 90% agree our work enhances Norwich’s community.
Writers & translators
We bring together writers and translators from across England, Europe and the world.
We directly supported 353 writers and translators through 31 residencies and 122 paid commissions. Further mentoring, showcase opportunities and industry insights are offered to early career writers and translators, with an emphasis on voices and stories underrepresented and underserved in mainstream publishing. Thousands more access high quality online tutored courses, one-to-one guidance and resources through NCW Academy.
There are many ways to get involved with NCW and join the generous individuals and organisations who make our work possible.
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National Centre for Writing is a Registered Charity, No. 111725.
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