Support Word Up North

Help write the story of Word Up North.

There are many ways to support us, whether you are an individual wishing to make a donation and purchase a membership, or a business hoping to sponsor an event or develop a wider partnership.

With your support, we can continue to deliver activities, events and development opportunities for word-lovers of all kinds.

Why support us?

We need your support to help us realise our ambition of raising UP writers in the north.

There are many ways to support us, whether you are an individual wishing to make a donation or a business looking to bring creative opportunities to the people in your community.

The generosity of our funders and supporters ensures that we continue to raise up writers and enrich the lives of people in the north through the power of words. Your support will help us:

  • Provide opportunities for all readers – avid and reluctant – to engage with writers, poets and performers.
  • Develop professional and emerging writers by providing platforms on which they can showcase their work and reach new audiences.
  • Deliver accessible and inspiring experiences to local northern communities.
  • Stimulate children and young people’s creativity by providing diverse reading and writing activities.

Donate

As a charity, we rely on the generosity of individuals who make a donation. No contribution is too small. Whether you wish to donate the price of your daily cup of tea, make a regular contribution or leave us a gift in your will, we are grateful for any and all support you can give.

Donating to Word Up North is easy. Just follow the link below to give today.

Partnerships

Interested in supporting us? We would be delighted to discuss partnership opportunities with you!

Please contact: Kate Lovery, Partnerships & Operations Director

Telephone: 01943 601210 Email: kate@wordupnorth.org.uk

Grant Funders

Interested in supporting us? We have a long track record of working with grant giving bodies, trusts and foundations to deliver high quality, impactful projects and programmes that enrich lives and communities, open up opportunities and raise aspirations.

Please contact: Kate Lovery, Partnerships & Operations Director

Telephone: 01943601210 Email: kate@wordupnorth.org.uk

Current supporters

Arts Council England

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Cultural partners

We have worked in partnership with a range of cultural organisations across our work with writers, young people and communities, including:

  • Kala Sangam
  • Keighley Creative
  • Keighley Neighbourhoods Team
  • University of Leeds
  • National Trust
  • BBC – Contains Strong Language
  • Outside the Box

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