Literature Works (formerly Cyprus Well)

Literature Works is a registered charity founded to nurture literature development activity in South West England, encompassing Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire, the unitary authorities of Bath and North East Somerset; Bournemouth, Bristol, Isles of Scilly, North Somerset, Plymouth, Poole, South Gloucestershire, Swindon and Torbay.

As the South West’s leading literature development agency, the charity leads, draws financial support for and administers new literature network development opportunities and reader and audience development in South West England. The charity is also responsible for delivering Grass Roots Literature South West, a programme of literature activity awards for all non-profit organisations and individuals to create new literature development opportunities.

Funding awards

• 2012-2013: £96,000
• 2013-2014: £98,208
• 2014-2015: £100,761