I learned about The Ministry of Stories when they launched in Hoxton in late 2010 and the author Nick Hornby wrote an article about them in the FT. I have been following and supporting them ever since.

About the Ministry of Stories:

"Through a range of innovative writing programmes, and one-to-one mentoring, we help young people discover and realise their own creative potential.We build confidence, self-respect and communication skills in both workshops for schools and out-of-school writing clubs.Then we provide a publishing platform for young writers, so these fresh, exciting voices are shared with the world."

For further information please visit http://www.ministryofstories.org/

PS: Since your kind donation is a present, please feel free to hide name/amount on the page - or use the donation box at the dinner.