Bespoke Literary & Cultural Events

We specialise in organising literary festivals, cultural events, and creative programmes for community groups, artists, and arts organisations. Our expertise includes securing funding, programming high-profile authors, recruiting and training volunteers, and delivering impactful, inclusive events that celebrate storytelling, heritage, and wellbeing. Whether you’re looking to host a literary festival, develop a cultural event, or develop a wellbeing programme, we can help you secure funding, curate an engaging programme, and deliver an unforgettable experience. Get in touch to explore how we can collaborate.

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Our Work

Sutton Literary Festival – A Community-Led Literary Celebration. Last year, we organised Sutton’s inaugural Literary Festival on behalf of Place at My Table charity.
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• Secured funding to ensure the festival's success.
• Curated a diverse programme featuring best-selling authors and emerging voices.
• Recruited, trained, and supported 45 volunteers to help deliver a seamless festival experience.
• Large-Scale Heritage Project – London, Margate, and Sheffield - We are currently leading a major heritage initiative spanning three cities, capturing and preserving community narratives through creative workshops, storytelling, and public engagement activities.
• Thriving Minds Wellbeing Programme for Youth Workers
• We designed and delivered a wellbeing programme tailored for youth workers, equipping them with the tools and support needed to promote mental health, resilience, and creativity in their work with young people.

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Khushwant Singh Literary Festival
Sustaining a Community of Readers and Writers
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We have worked in partnership with KS LitFest for the past five years, supporting its growth across London and Oxford as a dynamic, inclusive celebration of literature and community.

​We: ​

• Led successful funding applications to Arts Council England, securing vital investment to sustain and develop the festival expanding across London and Oxford.
• Collaborated with the festival team to shape its vision.
• Advised on monitoring and evaluation frameworks to evidence impact, capture learning and support future planning.
• Our strategic input has helped KS LitFest build a strong foundation for long-term cultural engagement, championing new voices and fostering creativity across communities.

Curating Exhibitions

At Sharp Raiser, we specialise in curating powerful, community-led exhibitions that amplify underrepresented voices through art, heritage, and storytelling.​
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We supported Hounslow Action for Youth charity, mentoring their Youth Ambassadors to co-develop and co-curate a groundbreaking exhibition at the Pie Factory Gallery. The exhibition celebrated the overlooked botanical knowledge of Black and Asian enslaved women, illuminating their 18th-century legacies through textile art, illustration, and creative writing.

​Led by our artist consultant Jacqueline Crooks, we recruited and guided a wonderful cohort of artists, including lead curator, Jaixia and Tihara Smith.

​Together, we designed a curriculum of inter-generational workshops that explored:

• The botanical wisdom carried by enslaved women from the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia
• The cultural significance of plants and textiles transported via transatlantic routes
• Feminist reinterpretations of heritage through embroidered textile plaques​​

From concept to exhibition, we ensured historical authenticity and cultural sensitivity at every stage.
We are passionate about mentoring young people and delivering exhibitions and literary festivals that inspire, educate, and empower.

Have a project in mind?
Let’s collaborate to start the conversation.

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