The Lost Luggage Library: Creativity without walls

Ink & Soul CIC's mission is to bring creative writing, reading and storytelling to the North West with The Lost Luggage Library: a travelling horse‑trailer with free books, performances and workshops.

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Costs

Bespoke marquee 6mx3m £1,238
Audio listening station - screenless £1,001
2 x Folding 4ft tables for workshops £64
2 x air tight storage boxes for workshop materials £27
Target: (inc. fees) £2,609

http://www.inkandsoul.net

Ink & Soul CIC is a community-rooted creative organisation based in Lancashire, dedicated to empowering children and young people through storytelling, reading and imaginative expression. Founded by neurodiverse writer and creative director Louisa, Ink & Soul exists to bring books, creativity and emotional connection to young people who need it most - including those in hospitals, foster care, youth justice settings and underserved communities.

As a Community Interest Company, our mission is simple and deeply held: to make stories accessible, joyful and transformative for every young person, regardless of background or circumstance.

What We Do

Ink & Soul delivers a growing range of creative literacy programmes designed to meet young people where they are:

The Lost Luggage Library - a travelling creative space bringing books, writing tools, story-making workshops and performances directly into communities.
Hospital Storytelling & Book Gifting — offering comfort, distraction, and imagination to children receiving medical care.
Young Authors Programme — nurturing confidence, voice, and self-expression through guided creative writing sessions.

Who We Support

We work with children and young people aged 0–18, with a particular focus on:

early years children
reluctant readers
young people with additional needs
those experiencing instability or trauma
communities with limited access to books or creative spaces

Our approach is inclusive, trauma-informed and grounded in empathy.

Our Values

Accessibility - every child deserves access to stories.
Creativity - imagination is a form of freedom.
Belonging - we create spaces where young people feel safe, seen, and valued.
Dignity - we meet every child with respect and care.
Community - we collaborate with families, carers, educators, and local partners.

Project Owner: Ink and Soul C.I.C. The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.