Founded in 2000 in the wake of the Liverpool Dockers’ Strike, Writing on the Wall (WoW) has spent 25 years championing writing as a force for resistance, dialogue, and change. We bring people together through the power of storytelling, ensuring that every voice—especially those too often unheard—is amplified and celebrated. 

‘WoW promotes change whilst highlighting and tackling social and economic injustice. We aim to inspire personal and social transformation through writing and creativity. With a focus on writing which empowers we work with communities to gain strength through creativity.’ Madeline Heneghan & Mike Morris – WoW Co-Directors 

Our Impact 

• 100+ projects, thousands of participants – From the What’s Your Story? projects in The Gambia to the L8 Archive Project conducted in our own neighbourhood and preserving the rich history of our Liverpool community, our work is rooted in culture, creativity, and collective storytelling. 

• 500+ new authors published – We’ve nurtured and showcased emerging talent, publishing over 90 anthologies. In 2018, we had the honour of publishing Bess, the first novel by a Liverpool-born Black woman. More recently, our Silent Victims series shed light on untold stories from the Thalidomide scandal. 

• Expanding festivals – What started as a three-day event in 2000 has grown into two annual, month-long festivals: WoWFEST in May and Black History Month in October, drawing bigger audiences and more powerful voices each year. 

Why Your Donation Matters 

As a non-profit social enterprise with charitable status, Writing on the Wall relies on the generosity of supporters like you. Your donation directly impacts our ability to deliver high-quality events and projects that inspire creativity and bring communities together. By donating to WoW, you play a crucial role in sustaining and expanding programs that enrich our community through the power of storytelling and the written word. Your donation enables us to: 

• Deliver transformative writing workshops and projects in underrepresented communities 

• Publish new and diverse voices, ensuring stories that matter are told and heard 

• Host world-class literary festivals that inspire, challenge, and connect audiences 

• Provide free and accessible creative opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds 

How You Can Support Us 

• Donate Today – Every contribution, big or small, makes a lasting impact. Help us continue our mission of making writing accessible to all. 

• Volunteer – Get involved by lending your time and skills at our events and projects. 

• Spread the Word – Share our work within your community and help us reach more people. 

Join Us in Empowering Voices 

Your support fuels creativity, nurtures new talent, and keeps the spirit of resistance alive through the written word. Together, we can continue to make a difference—one story at a time. 

Donate now and be part of the story. Thank you for standing with Writing on the Wall.