The Randell Cottage Writers Trust is preparing to launch a Boosted campaign to fill the gap left by the loss of Creative New Zealand funding.

As most of our supporters will know, our application for a grant to meet the stipend of our New Zealand writer was unsuccessful, after more than twenty years of a close and valued working relationship with CNZ. And worse, we are unable to reapply for the coming three years.

We are therefore seeking donations to support the living costs at Randell Cottage for Saraid de Silva, whose selection was announced in December.

Please keep an eye out for the opening of the Boosted campaign and consider making a donation – large or small, in person or anonymously. Every contribution will be enormously appreciated!