Arkbound Foundation

The Arkbound Foundation is a charity that aims to widen access to literature and improve diversity within publishing.

We run projects that empower people from disadvantaged backgrounds and deprived communities to get their voices heard, supporting books with important social and environmental themes. We mentor aspiring authors so that they can produce books that are widely read and which dispel negative stereotypes, whilst seeking to build resilience for the most excluded communities through the power of literature and journalism.

The Arkbound Foundation is based upon widening accessibility and diversity within the publishing and media industries. We believe that everyone should be able to participate in the opportunities that both industries offer, regardless of their background or personal circumstances. This could be by way of publishing books, or becoming a journalist. Our three core areas of activity are writing workshops, book publishing and mentoring.

Our Vision: To make literature accessible to all and to provide opportunities to disadvantaged people in journalism and publishing.

Our Values: Open, inclusive, democratic, ethical, creative, cooperative and inspirational.

Our Mission: To open up the world of literature, journalism and publishing to everyone through delivering mentoring, workshops, events and sponsorship. We believe that empowering people through writing is a way towards building a stronger, fairer and more enlightened society.