For over 25 years, Writing on the Wall has built a strong reputation as a respected cultural organisation, delivering literary and community programmes of significant value across Liverpool and beyond. Throughout this time, the organisation has operated with a clear commitment to integrity, accountability, and transparency.
The Board of Trustees is comprised of highly experienced leaders drawn from diverse charitable, public, and private sector backgrounds, all committed to upholding the organisation’s values and ensuring strong governance. The senior leadership team continues to demonstrate professionalism, dedication, and a strong commitment to delivering the organisation’s mission.
The Board is aware of recent external communications relating to the organisation. We are limited in what we can say publicly due to our legal and confidentiality obligations, particularly where these matters relate to individual employment processes.
However, we wish to provide unequivocal reassurance on key points.
All formal concerns raised with the organisation have been subject to a thorough, structured, and independently overseen process, conducted in line with established policies and procedures. This process was supported, scrutinised, and guided by independent external advisors with relevant expertise, ensuring a high level of objectivity, impartiality, and rigour at every stage. The Board is satisfied that it was conducted appropriately and its conclusions were sound and evidence based.
We wish to make clear that claims currently being circulated anonymously about the organisation are untrue and do not reflect the findings of the independent process undertaken. The Board takes all matters relating to our workplace extremely seriously and remains committed to continuous learning, reflection, and good governance.
Writing on the Wall’s programme of work continues as planned, and we remain fully committed to delivering high-quality cultural activity for the communities we serve, in partnership with our valued organisations and stakeholders.
