The WILDE Foundation is a charity dedicated to supporting women and girls who have experienced domestic abuse and harmful cultural practices. We use the power of creativity and community to help survivors rebuild their confidence, find their voice, and shape new futures.
Through creative writing for well-being, author readings, storytelling workshops, and other expressive tools, we nurture healing and inspire personal transformation. Our programmes also offer restorative experiences - spa days, social lunches, away days, and well-being and creative retreats, designed to help women reconnect with themselves and with supportive networks.
We also champion emerging writers from marginalised and working-class backgrounds, giving them meaningful opportunities to meet, learn from, and be inspired by both established and independent authors.
WILDE stands for Women In Literature Development Empowerment.
Our name reflects our mission: to empower women and girls through creativity, connection, and the belief that their stories have value and power.