Two men are having a conversation in a bookstore or library, seated on wooden chairs with a globe between them. One man is wearing a colorful, patterned shirt and yellow pants, smiling and gesturing with his left hand, while the other man is in a dark shirt and black pants, gesturing with his right hand. The background is filled with shelves of books.

building futures. bridging divides.

André Rostant, author of The Muffin Man (left) and Dom Joly. Photographer: Nick Cornwall

Arkbound is a charity publisher and mentoring organisation, supporting underrepresented authors and publishing books that explore urgent social and environmental issues. Based in Bristol and Glasgow, we work with communities across the UK to make publishing more inclusive and empowering.

brand new & best sellers

Book cover titled 'Blood Red Sky' by Sara Cullen, featuring a red background with a Ferris wheel and flying birds silhouetted at night.

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BLOOD RED SKY

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The In-Between

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Book titled "Breaking Free: A Guide to Recovering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long Covid Symptoms" by Jan Rothney, featuring a woman sitting outdoors near a body of water, with her face turned away.

Breaking Free

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Book titled 'The Muffin Man' by André Rostant with an orange and black cover design.

the muffin man

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A woman with long red hair stands in the foreground of a meeting room, facing a seated group of people around a large rectangular table. The room has bookshelves, framed pictures, and a window with a view of the street.

what we do

We publish powerful books by authors from disadvantaged backgrounds or with stories that spark social and environmental change. Beyond publishing, we distribute books to schools and prison libraries, support independent bookshops, and offer mentoring, creative workshops and work experience opportunities that open doors into the publishing world. Everything we do is driven by a commitment to breaking down barriers and empowering people to make meaningful change in their communities.

Group of ten diverse people standing outside a colorful storefront with handwritten and printed signs, photos, and string lights, smiling for the camera.

Why we do it

Because too many voices go unheard, and too many communities face barriers that limit their opportunities. We believe that by empowering people to share their stories and access publishing, we can challenge injustice, inspire understanding, and help build stronger, more inclusive communities.

make an impact

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