Friends of the Oxford Centre for Life-Writing

As well as being a leading centre for life-writing research, OCLW aims to bring its work into the community wherever possible. Most of our events, talks and podcasts are free, and we work with disadvantaged social groups, schools and with children with learning difficulties to use life-writing to aid communication, tell stories, educate and build confidence. We believe research and creativity should be available to everyone, whatever their social background. The Centre is entirely reliant on the support of its friends and donors to enable its work, and we are hugely grateful to the network of supporters who help it to continue.

You can support the work we do by becoming a Friend of OCLW. Membership starts from £10/month, and can be made monthly, annually, or as a one-off donation.

Click here to make a donation and become a Friend of OCLW

(This link will open in a new tab - please edit the amount to your preferred level and select recurring or one-off donation.)

If you would be interested in making a larger donation, the following options may be of interest to you:

Sponsor a Project or Scholar

Some people love the variety of OCLW, and some love particular projects. If you'd like to support a project or an individual, we're keen to discuss the possibilities. You may be inspired by something you see in our Events Calendar, or you may be happy to make a gesture towards whatever ambitious endeavour we're planning at any given time.

To put your name to a project or scholarship of any kind, and enjoy some great benefits in return, please contact Weinrebe Director Dr Kate Kennedy on oclw@wolfson.ox.ac.uk, or simply make a gift using the link above.

Legacy Giving

When you come to make plans for the future, you may like to consider remembering OCLW in your will. Making such a gift is naturally a very personal matter. However, letting us know of your wishes gives us the opportunity to thank you for your kindness, while allowing us to make plans together. We are happy to talk to you in confidence about the range of options open to you, either in person or over the phone. In the first instance, please contact Dr Kate Kennedy, Weinrebe Director on oclw@wolfson.ox.ac.uk.