At the Women’s Prize Trust we are passionate advocates of women, nurturing a supportive, global community of readers and writers. Support our work championing the diversity and unique voices of women from all backgrounds as a Women’s Prize Trust Readers’ Circle Patron.
Join as a Readers’ Circle Patron today with a donation of £10,000
Join nowThe Readers’ Circle is a bold and visionary group of individuals who believe that women’s voices should shape the stories we read – and the world we live in.
By joining with a gift of £10,000 or more, you will help ignite the careers of the next generation of women writers – those whose talent is waiting to be uncovered, whose stories can inspire change, and whose voices might otherwise go unheard.
Your support powers our most transformative work: mentoring emerging writers, running inclusive workshops, and breaking down barriers to access in publishing and the literary world.
As a valued Readers’ Circle Patron, you’ll enjoy:
We understand that every supporter is different, and we’d love to speak with you about how you’d like to be involved. For more information or to request a joining form, please contact our Senior Philanthropy Manager, Ilka Kemp-Hall, at ilka@womensprize.com.
* Each level of support within our Patrons’ Programme includes a benefits portion and a voluntary donation. At the Readers’ Circle level, benefits are valued at £875, and the suggested donation of £9,125 is eligible for Gift Aid.
For me, writing has been a lifelong conversation with parts of myself that are mostly invisible to the world. In more ways than I can say, writing has saved me. The opportunity to now share my work more widely is a huge privilege.
Sui Annukka, 2022 Discoveries winner