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Status: Director
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The Oxford Flash Fiction Prize CIC is an international competition founded in Oxford in 2021, dedicated to discovering and celebrating great flash fiction from around the world. Its mission is to inspire and develop writing talent by providing motivation, opportunities for all, and international recognition, with a strong commitment to tackling social inequalities and barriers in the literary world. Activities During the Financial Year: Collaborated/ partnership with the University of Oxford Bodleian Libraries “Gifts and Books” exhibition. Engaged three distinct community groups, including a book group, MIND (mental health support), and staff creative writing sessions, fostering a supportive and empowering writing environment. Participants received a free anthology, notebook, workbook, and competition entry, ensuring continued creative engagement. Competitions and Recognition: Hosted two international flash fiction competitions that attracted 1,037 entries in the summer competition (in partnership with the Bodleian Libraries) and 800 in the winter competition, with a significant number of participants from the UK, USA, and Europe. Notably, 45 percent of entrants had never been published before, demonstrating the competition’s role in encouraging new voices. Introduced a New Voice Prize (£400 prize money) to specifically recognize emerging talent. Community Support and Accessibility: Provided sponsored places for writers facing financial or social barriers, ensuring equal opportunity for participation regardless of circumstances. Over 100 free entries were awarded, and notably some of these made it to the longlist, including one of the winners, highlighting the effectiveness of this initiative in discovering diverse voices. Publications and Anthology Launch: Launched two anthologies to celebrate and showcase the winning entries, providing international exposure to new literary talent. Hosted a successful anthology launch event, enhancing community engagement and promoting literary culture. Professional Development and Fair Judging: Employed readers from diverse backgrounds to ensure fair and inclusive judging. Implemented a transparent scoring system with data normalization to maintain scoring consistency and fairness. Community Impact: The Oxford Flash Fiction Prize CIC significantly contributed to community development by: Elevating underrepresented voices and supporting emerging writers, with nearly half of the participants being unpublished writers. Reducing social barriers through sponsored places and free entries, enabling participation from marginalized communities. Encouraging mental well-being and creative expression, particularly through workshops with MIND, which promoted confidence and emotional resilience through writing.Strengthening community bonds and cultural appreciation by organising public events and creating opportunities for literary engagement. Conclusion: The Oxford Flash Fiction Prize CIC continues to make a positive impact by nurturing literary talent, promoting inclusivity, and supporting community well-being through creative expression. Its commitment to accessibility, fair judging, and international recognition makes it a valuable contributor to the cultural landscape.
An end of year report was drafted for the Advisory Board, who all met and consulted. This included the Director, Freya Morris, and looked at development of the Prize going forward. As a result, the Prize agreed to partner again with the Bodleian Libraries for 2024.
No remuneration was received
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
24 February 2025
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Freya Joanna Morris
Status: Director