Investment firm Man Group announced the end of its 18-year partnership with the prize, which honours writers from English-speaking countries whose work is published in Britain and Ireland. Crankstart has committed to five years of initial funding, with the option of renewing for a further five years, the foundation added in a statement. "We are thrilled that The Booker Prizes have found such marvellous philanthropic supporters in Crankstart, whose founders share our vision and values," said Helena Kennedy, chair of the foundation's trustees.
Investment firm Man Group announced the end of its 18-year partnership with the prize, which honours writers from English-speaking countries whose work is published in Britain and Ireland. Crankstart has committed to five years of initial funding, with the option of renewing for a further five years, the foundation added in a statement. "We are thrilled that The Booker Prizes have found such marvellous philanthropic supporters in Crankstart, whose founders share our vision and values," said Helena Kennedy, chair of the foundation's trustees.