The National Literacy Trust is an independent charity that transforms lives through literacy by supporting those who struggle with literacy and the people who work with them.
One person in six in the UK struggles to read and write. Poor skills compromise health, confidence, happiness and employability.
We believe that literacy transforms lives, and that with better literacy, everyone can succeed in life. Society will only be fair when everyone can communicate as well as they need. With better literacy skills a greater number of people will have the opportunity to contribute more to society.
Our strategic priorities for 2009 to 2012 are:
- Literacy in the home
- Motivations and aspirations: supporting the acquisition of literacy skills
- Literacy as a lever for social mobility and social justice
Our work
Delivering projects
We support those trying to improve their literacy through projects, networks and communities across the UK and we run projects and promotions in schools, libraries and football clubs across the country. Read more about our projects
Working in partnership
We work with schools, early years and local areas in order to ensure that literacy support is available to all who need it. Our networks provide advice and resources to teachers, librarians, early years settings and other literacy professionals, in order to support the literacy skills of children, young people and adults.
Campaigning
We campaign to improve public understanding of the vital importance and impact of literacy. We aim to raise awareness of the vital importance of literacy and ensure the Government takes action.
Our Reading for Life campaign uses carefully targeted communication to encourage people from disadvantaged communities to take part in reading and literacy activities. The campaign works in partnerships with leading consumer brands in order to reach our target audience. The Reading for Life website provides ideas, competitions and free stuff for children, parents and families.
For a full history of the National Literacy Trust see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Literacy_Trust
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