OPEN LETTER REGARDING WRITING ON THE WALL WORKERS FROM THE CREATIVE & CULTURAL COMMUNITY
We, the undersigned, are fully supportive of Writing on the Wall, its ethos and its work and want to see it prosper. Some of us have worked with them or spoken at their events over the past 25 years. We are very concerned to learn of the current position of four women of WoW who have raised concerns about their working environment. They are currently appealing a WoW decision not to uphold their collective grievances. We call upon the Trustees of WoW to use their best endeavours to bring about a fair and transparent resolution of this unacceptable situation.
Dear all,
Firstly, thank you for signing and sharing the open letter in support of the four women workers at Writing on the Wall.
Your solidarity has been powerful. The collective voice of the creative and cultural community has helped bring visibility, pressure, and credibility to this situation. It has made a real impact.
We are writing to share an important update.
Following the conclusion of the internal process, the four women have now been dismissed from their roles at Writing on the Wall.
This follows a formal grievance in which they raised serious concerns about their working environment and management practices, supported by statements from numerous former employees who described similar experiences. Despite this, their concerns were not upheld. Instead, they have been dismissed on the grounds of a “breakdown of trust and confidence”.
They strongly dispute this outcome. At every stage, they made clear their willingness to return to work and continue delivering projects in the community, while calling for a safe working environment free from bullying and harassment.
This is not the end.
The campaign now continues with renewed urgency. There are ongoing calls for:
Reinstatement of the WoW 4
An independent investigation into the management of the organisation
Accountability to ensure safer working conditions going forward
If you are able to, please continue to stand in solidarity:
Share the campaign within your networks
Continue raising awareness of the situation
Send messages of support via: [email protected]
Your support remains vital in what comes next.
Further updates will follow.
In solidarity,
Supporters of the WoW 4
Dear all,
Thank you again for signing the open letter in support of the WoW4. Your solidarity has played an important role in raising awareness and demonstrating the strength of support across the cultural community.
We are writing to share a brief update, along with details of upcoming actions where support is welcomed.
Gesture picket - Wednesday 29th April, 10:30am
A peaceful gesture picket will take place on Wednesday 29th April at 10:30-11:30am outside Toxteth Library.
This is an opportunity to stand in visible solidarity and help maintain public awareness of the situation. Those able to attend, even for a short time, are encouraged to do so.
Fundraiser - Solidarity Social
A fundraiser is also being organised to support the ongoing campaign, and to give back to The Casa, who have provided vital advice and support throughout.
Solidarity Social: In support of the sacked whistleblowers
📍 The Casa, Hope Street
📅 Friday 22nd May
⏰ 7–11pm
Tickets and further information can be found here:
eventbrite.com/e/solidarity-social-in-support-of-t...
The evening will include live music, a raffle, and an opportunity to come together in solidarity. Sharing the event, attending, or contributing raffle prizes are all valuable ways to support.
For those unable to attend in person, continuing to share updates and raise awareness remains incredibly important.
Thank you again for your ongoing support.
In solidarity,
Supporters of the WoW4
Hi everyone,
We wanted to share a quick update and a couple of ways you can continue to support:
We’ve launched a dedicated account to share updates, actions, and ways to get involved:
👉 @supportthewow4
https://www.instagram.com/supportthewow4/
A follow, like or share helps us reach more people and build pressure.
We’ve organised a series of peaceful pickets across May. If you’re able to attend even one, it would make a real difference.
Upcoming dates:
Wed 6 May, 6:30pm – The Black-E
Tues 12 May, 6:30pm – Quaker Meeting House
Thurs 14 May, 7:30pm – Philharmonic Music Room
Fri 15 May, 11:30am – Toxteth Library
Tues 19 May, 6:00pm – VG&M
Thurs 21 May, 6:30pm – The Black-E
Tues 26 May, 6:30pm – Women’s Organisation
Wed 27 May, 5:00pm – Unity Theatre
Thurs 28 May, 6:30pm – British Music Experience
Sun 31 May, 6:30pm – The Black-E
We’re continuing to push for a fair and transparent outcome, and your support helps keep that momentum going.
Thank you again for standing with us.
In solidarity,
Supporters of the WoW4
Since we first announced our planned pickets, additional WoWFEST events have been added to the programme. As a result, we’ve updated our picket schedule to reflect these new dates.
These peaceful pickets are part of an ongoing call for accountability, transparency, and a fair resolution for the sacked whistleblowers.
Please join us at any events you’re able to attend. Even showing up for 15 minutes makes a difference.
📍 Tues 12th May, 6:30pm
Quaker Meeting House
📍 Weds 13th May, 5:30pm
The Black-E
📍 Thurs 14th May, 7:30pm
Philharmonic Music Room
📍 Fri 15th May, 11:30am
Toxteth Library
📍 Tues 19th May, 4:30pm
Quaker Meeting House
📍 Tues 19th May, 5:30pm
Victoria Gallery & Museum
📍 Tues 19th May, 6pm
VG&M
📍 Weds 20th May, 6pm
African Caribbean Centre
📍 Thurs 21st May, 6:30pm
The Black-E
📍 Tues 26th May, 6:30pm
Women’s Organisation
📍 Weds 27th May, 5pm
Unity Theatre
📍 Thurs 28th May, 6:30pm
British Music Experience
📍 Sun 31st May, 6:30pm
The Black-E
Thank you to everyone who has continued to support, share, attend, and stand alongside us so far. Solidarity matters. ❤️
Remember to follow @supportthewow4 on Instagram for updates
Book tickets for the fundraiser: eventbrite.com/e/solidarity-social-in-support-of-t...
Friends,
We wanted to share a quick update regarding the planned WoWFEST pickets this week.
Originally, two pickets had been planned for this evening. However, we will now only be attending one of them to ensure maximum impact:
5:30pm
Victoria Gallery & Museum
In addition, the planned pickets for Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st have been cancelled due to the nature of the events taking place.
Both events centre Palestinian voices and experiences. While we did reach out to organisers to ask whether postponement might be considered until our dispute is resolved, we have not been made aware of any changes. As a result, we do not feel it would be appropriate to picket events focused on Palestine solidarity and Palestinian storytelling.
We want to be very clear that this decision has been made out of respect for those voices, and not because our concerns regarding Writing on the Wall have been resolved.
Additionally, the WoWFEST event due to take place next Wednesday at the Unity Theatre has now moved venue to The Black-E. As a result, the planned picket will also move location accordingly.
Thank you again for your continued support, solidarity and understanding. We’ll continue to keep you updated as things develop.
Hope to see you at their fundraiser this Friday! eventbrite.com/e/solidarity-social-in-support-of-t...
Supporters of the WoW4