THE MALCOLM BRADBURY TRUST
In memory of the late author, screenwriter and academic, the Malcolm Bradbury Trust, is a registered charity seeking to advance and promote the literary arts through educational initiatives.

About
The Trust
The trust is currently led by a board of trustees comprising of seven professional members. Our trustees have experience and knowledge in fields spanning from education, literature, publishing, film & television, law and social enterprise. We are also pleased to welcome one of Malcolm’s early students, now a critically acclaimed writer, to our team.
The trust and family have a long-standing relationship with the University of East Anglia. It was here that, in the 1970s, Malcolm Bradbury and follow author friend Angus Wilson, founded the world-renowned School of Creative Writing and Literature at the University. The school has been characterised by success, with numerous acclaimed authors and academics having passed through its doors – from Ian McEwan and Kazuo Ishiguro, to John Boyne and Louise Doughty (now an MBT Trustee).
LATEST NEWS
What’s Happening

Rose Keating to Debut Short Story Collection, ‘Oddbody,’ in July 2025
Irish author and Malcolm Bradbury Trust alumnus Rose Keating is set to debut her short story collection, Oddbody, in July 2025. Since graduating from the MA in Creative Writing program at the University of East Anglia—where Rose was awarded the Malcolm Bradbury Trust...

Malcolm Bradbury Trust Scholarship recipient crafts triple sellout show at Peterborough College
Malcolm Bradbury Trust Scholarship recipient, Kirstie Marfleet, was the creative mastermind behind Peterborough College's recent pantomime, 'The Adventures of Dick Whittington', a colourful and energetic show that offered a local take on the classic tale. The BA...

Malcolm Bradbury Trust and University Centre Peterborough join forces for Literary Event
The Malcolm Bradbury Trust is thrilled to be collaborating with the University Centre Peterborough (UCP) for a literary event at the University on Tuesday 28th November. Authors and MBT Trustees, Louise Doughty and Henry Sutton, are set to host the event where they...

Trustee, Louise Doughty, presents new book at Laura Devine Immigration Literary Lounge in aid of the Malcolm Bradbury Trust
On Wednesday 8th November, author and MBT Trustee, Louise Doughty, discussed her latest (and 10th!) novel, A Bird in Winter, with fellow author and Trustee, Henry Sutton, at Laura Devine Immigration’s Literary Lounge.* Louise's exceptional latest work, A Bird in...
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As a charity, we rely on support and donations to achieve our mission – to make the arts more accessible for all by provision or support of educational courses, programmes, activities and opportunities, meanwhile continuing to promote and preserve the literary works and contributions of Malcolm Bradbury. There are many ways you can support us. Click below to find out more.