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We support a wide range of literature, focused on books that cover important social or enviromental themes.
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Welcome to the dedicated new crowdfunding platform for books and projects that cover social inclusion and environmental sustainability!
Books with Purpose
The world faces a climate emergency, growing levels of inequality, and attacks on marginalised groups. Books play an important role in raising awareness of social and environmental issues, challenging assumptions and stereotypes, whilst providing a lasting outlet for diverse voices to be heard.
Welcome to Arkbound
We are a charity book publisher based in Bristol and Glasgow. Our aim is to support authors from disadvantaged and diverse backgrounds to get their voices heard, especially for writing that covers important social and environmental themes. The Arkbound Foundation furthers this through workshops, events and mentoring. Since 2015, we have published a range of books in fiction and non-fiction, with a list of available books here. New book submissions are welcomed, although we usually focus on authors who have been supported through the Arkbound Foundation.
New and Forthcoming
‘Govanhill Mythology’ by Shane Johnstone
Original price was: £9.99.£8.99Current price is: £8.99.
Featured Author
Diana has worked mainly in the charity sector since the turn of the century. The experience started to make her question the economic system, which seemed to be creating unintended negative consequences in society and in the environment. She took over the management of the Bristol Pound in 2018 and decided to share the story of the organisation she loved. Diana lives in Bristol, has two adult daughters, and enjoys walking and dancing in her spare time. Her book, ‘Value Beyond Money‘, uncovers the fascinating story of the Bristol Pound, whilst exploring radical economic models in the face of urgently needed change.
Latest Articles
‘Our Economy’ and Creative Writing Workshops
When I signed up to the ‘Our Economy and Creative Writing Workshop’, I admit, I was stepping out of my comfort zone. Though I had been with the Arkbound Foundation as a volunteer for about a year when I signed up, I seldom showcased my writing – and I had very little interest in the theory of economics.
Poetry, Plastic Bags & the Power of Community: A Conversation with T.S. Idiot
The sorrowful case of Diana Parkes v Arkbound Foundation
What happens when a small, self-represented charity finds itself in court against a claimant backed by a trained barrister? If the presiding judge is Jonathan Napier, the outcome seems almost inevitable: the charity loses—not because of the merits of the case, but because one side’s arguments are wholly disregarded while the other’s are upheld in their entirety.
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