WRITE UP

The environment

WRITE UP was delivered with sustainability in mind. We made intentional choices to minimise waste and reduce the project’s environmental footprint: - Low-waste production: We used minimal printed materials, relying on digital tickets, running orders and communications wherever possible. - Sustainable resources: All décor was created using reusable items such as fabric, vases, lights and props that will be used for future community events. - Local sourcing: Flowers, food and materials were purchased from local suppliers in Hammersmith & Fulham to lower transport impact and support local businesses. - Accessible public transport venue: helping reduce car travel for guests and participants. - No single-use plastics: We avoided disposable cups, plates and cutlery, choosing reusable or recyclable options throughout. - Efficient energy use: The event was held in a venue that already operates on sustainable practices, meaning no additional energy-intensive setup was required. These choices helped us deliver a high-quality cultural event while keeping our ecological impact as low as possible.

The local economy

WRITE UP made a direct and meaningful contribution to the local creative and cultural economy in Hammersmith & Fulham. By using our crowdfunding budget to pay local people for their skills, we ensured the project circulated money back into the community. Our project supported the local economy by: Paying writers for their creative labour, ensuring emerging and established voices were fairly compensated. Employing local creatives, including a DJ, photographer, designer, and other freelance contributors. Paying for a professional host, ensuring skilled cultural workers were recognised and valued. Hiring a local venue and supporting the borough’s infrastructure. Sourcing food, flowers and materials locally, keeping spending within H&F businesses. Offering volunteering and collaboration opportunities, which helped participants build networks for future paid work. By investing directly in creative workers and local providers, WRITE UP strengthened the local cultural ecosystem and demonstrated that grassroots arts events can be economically as well as socially impactful.

Volunteering, jobs & education

WRITE UP created opportunities for volunteering, paid work and skills development in Hammersmith & Fulham. 10 volunteers supported the event, assisting with front-of-house, communications, logistics and audience engagement Volunteers gained hands-on experience in event delivery, literary assessment and community engagement Paid roles included writers, a DJ, a photographer, a designer and a professional host, all contributing their skills locally Participants and volunteers developed practical and creative skills, built networks and increased confidence in collaborative projects Through volunteering and paid participation, WRITE UP helped people gain experience, grow professionally and engage actively in our creative community.

Arts, culture & heritage

WRITE UP strengthened arts and culture in Hammersmith & Fulham by giving a platform to diverse writers and celebrating the value of storytelling within our community. The project: Offered a paid platform for writers from a wide range of backgrounds, identities and writing experiences Showcased new work in poetry, memoir, fiction and dramatic monologue Increased visibility for the literary arts and highlighted the cultural value of writers Brought audiences together to engage with themes of home, identity and community through live performance Encouraged people to explore creative expression and recognise writing as an accessible cultural practice By elevating diverse voices and creating a space for shared storytelling, WRITE UP contributed to a richer, more inclusive cultural landscape in the borough.

Activity, health and leisure

The event offered an engaging, relaxing and mentally stimulating way for people to come together. Listening to new writing in a shared space created a sense of connection and wellbeing, giving attendees an enjoyable, low-cost leisure activity that supported community cohesion and positive mental health.