Caspar Walsh

Caspar Walsh’s schooling at A.S Neil’s Summerhill has had a lasting influence on his creativity, learning and teaching. He has since become a respected facilitator, speaker and leader in helping to transform the lives of individuals throughout the world. Caspar has been published in various forms, from short stories to poetry to internationally acclaimed books.

In 1999, Caspar founded the literary production company Words Allowed, commissioning unsigned writers from across the UK to perform alongside the likes of Ian Banks, Clive Barker and Helen Dunmore. Out of Words Allowed came Caspar’s first short story broadcast on BBC Radio 4 followed by two critically acclaimed Radio 4 radio docu-dramas. Caspar has also been working with The Guardian and Observer newspapers since 2005 including a three year online column and continuing freelance contributions. Caspar’s journalism focuses his dedication and commitment to criminal and social justice and the arts. In 2010, he was made film editor for Resurgence and Ecologist Magazine and is a regular contributor to Positive News.

In addition to his Radio and Journalistic work, Caspar has appeared on BBC TV, Channel 4 and ITV. He has also appeared on local radio and television in the UK and Europe. His varied public appearance and speaking engagements include the Hay International Literary Festival, his first TEDx talk was in Totnes in 2015.

A passionate advocate for making positive change in the community, Caspar has been involved with various charities, co-founding Abandofbrothers, working with young men throughout the UK, which led him to found the the award winning charity, Write to Freedom.