Space to create for young writers
Space to create for young writers.
We’re a small charity based in Brighton and Hove born out of the belief that offering children and young people the opportunity to develop writing skills and invest in their imaginations can truly change their lives. For over 10 years we’ve worked across Sussex with more than 5,000 children aged between 6 - 18 years, mentoring them through after school clubs, residencies and projects with the mission of nurturing their confidence, self-expression and creative potential.
We work in partnership with education providers, community and cultural organisations with a focus on engaging children and young people who face the greatest obstacles in reaching their potential. With support from our amazing team of volunteers and in collaboration with professional writers, illustrators and artists, we strive to provide highly personalised in-depth coaching on creative writing techniques in all forms that invite them to be curious, take risks and value their voices.
About Us
Little Green Pig was founded in 2008 by Ella Burns who was inspired by author Dave Eggers TEDX talk and his journey in establishing 826 Valencia in San Francisco. Now one of over 40 international chapters including UK sister organisations Ministry of Stories and Grimm & Co we are part of a worldwide community of charities & not for profits focused on giving children and young people agency through innovative creative writing and literacy programmes.
What We Do
We run four After School Clubs in East Brighton, Moulsecoomb, central Brighton and Worthing. We host multi-sensory, highly immersive residencies in primary schools as well as themed projects for young people working alongside teaching staff and service providers to offer them unique creative experiences. We publish and broadcast their work, be it a radio show, a graphic novel, a soap opera, a travel guide or an anthology of poetry and produce resources and masterclasses to encourage young writers to let their imaginations roam. We work with cultural partners to provide a platform for young people to have their voices heard and their stories shared.
