FAQs
Can I advertise through you?
- It may be possible for you to advertise in our newsletters, for more information please email the development team.
- If you would like to share information about a literacy project please post an article on Wikireadia.
- If you are running a regional or national event or conference please email our Events Team.
Do you have any posters I can use to decorate a book corner/ promote literacy?
We have a selection of posters available on our website. These are no longer available in hard copy but can be printed. Otherwise why not try contacting publishers such as Puffin Books, Random House, Walker Books, Templar, etc. as they may have promotional posters they could send out to you.
Another easy way to make a fresh poster display would be to photograph your pupils reading and then display the photographs; the power of peer recommendation cannot be underestimated. An important aspect of a reading corner would also be the inclusion of comfy seating, textured drapes, calming colours such as purple or dark blue, to make the corner as informal and inviting as possible.
Finally, you could try joining our network to receive access to resources, practical advice and the support of our team. Join our network.
I am a writer/author and I would like to tell you more about my work. Who should I contact?
We are often contacted by writers/authors who would like our support to promote their work. As a small charity we do not have the resources to help individuals.
You may wish to support our campaigning work by joining our Facebook and Twitter networks or by promoting our campaigns on your website or any other channels. In this way you can associate yourself with the National Literacy Trust. See www.literacytrust.org.uk/campaigns for more information.
I have a book/project/enterprise that I would like the National Literacy Trust to endorse. Who should I speak to?
Please feel free to post an article on Wikireadia, a collaboratively produced reference site for literacy. If you are running a regional or national event or conference please contact us. If you offer free resources or your products are particularly aligned to one of our projects, please email us.
If you would like to advertise your product in our monthly e-newsletter then you can find out more by emailing us.
I work for a literacy project or charity. What funding is available?
The National Literacy Trust does not provide any funding for external projects. For funding advice we recommend that you contact your local Council for Voluntary Services - a directory is at www.navca.org.uk/directory - which should be able to offer you funding advice. You could also contact The Foundation for Social Improvement - www.thefsi.org.
What funding is there available for literacy research?
The National Literacy Trust does not provide funding. We recommend that you either contact the Arts and Humanities Research Council or the Economic and Social Research Council depending on your discipline. If you are a university student then there should be a grants register available at your library. Alternatively, try contacting your local authority.
Where can I find out about writing competitions or promote my own?
We do not currently promote any external writing competitions on our website. However, Booktrust is an independent UK-wide charity dedicated to encouraging people of all ages and cultures to enjoy books, and they feature a number of competitions on their website.
