Success stories
What have we achieved so far?
Since our foundation in 1993, literacy levels have increased by 24%, with 80% of 11-year-olds reaching the stage expected for their age group in 2009, compared with only 56% in 1995. Yet, as demands on literacy skills are rapidly increasing, there is still much to do to reach those people who are in most need of literacy support.
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15Feb2010Investigating and innovating
We investigate and innovate, conducting research to improve and measure the effectiveness of services and support for people who need help with literacy.
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15Feb2010RTG passes the century mark of Premier League Reading Stars
RTG succeeds in recruiting over 100 Premier League Reading Stars since 2003
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15Feb2010Supporting literacy
We support those trying to improve their literacy through projects, networks and communities across the UK and we deliver projects and programmes ourselves.
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15Feb2010Working in partnership
We work in partnership, bringing together key organisations to lead literacy promotion in the UK, and we share our knowledge as widely as possible.
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03Feb2010Starbucks volunteers are making a difference in local communities
Starbucks staff regularly volunteer at our National Young Readers' Programme events, as part of the company's partnership with us.
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20Jan20102009 Pushing the Envelope raises £14,600!
Each year, Pitney Bowes runs the Pushing the Envelope auction to raise money for the National Literacy Trust.
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02Sep2009
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30Apr2009Reading campaign reaches millions
In 2008 we led the National Year of Reading, which aimed to promote reading in the family and beyond and help build a nation of readers.
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06Jan2009Starbucks five year partnership
We're delighted that Starbucks have committed to work with us from 2008-13.
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01May2006Reading The Game provides free DVD resource
Thousands of RTG DVDs distributed around the country to schools and public libraries.
