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08Dec2011The Duchess of Cornwall devotes day to children’s literacy
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall celebrated young readers and writers. At Clarence House she met the one millionth person to be supported by the National Literacy Trust, and a child from the school that has fundraised the most for the charity.
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05Dec20113.8 million children in UK do not own a book
Our new report reveals that the number of children who do not own a book is increasing. We are responding to the findings by launching our Christmas Gift of Reading fundraising appeal.
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06Jul2011
Get children reading and raise funds for the National Literacy Trust with the new Where’s Wally?® fundraising pack for schoolsIndependent charity the National Literacy Trust and Where’s Wally?® have teamed up to launch a brand new fundraising pack for schools. The pack aims to encourage children to have fun, read more and help the National Literacy Trust.
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03Jun2011Writers delve into their bookshelves for the National Literacy Trust
Books donated by popular writers including Alan Bennett, Tom Stoppard and Michael Morpurgo are being auctioned to raise valuable funds for the National Literacy Trust to help transform people‟s lives through literacy.
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03Mar2011National Literacy Trust teams up with Angelina Ballerina author and Build-A-Bear Workshop® to launch story competition
The National Literacy Trust is working with interactive entertainment retailer Build-A-Bear Workshop® to launch a nationwide storywriting competition on World Book Day today
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03Mar2011Sir Simon Hornby Memorial Lecture in aid of the National Literacy Trust takes place to celebrate World Book Day
Charity announces £1million fundraising campaign during lecture
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23Feb2011Donate books to raise funds for literacy on World Book Day
Online retailer Better World Books and charity the National Literacy Trust will hold a community book collection in Glasgow to celebrate World Book Day (3 March) this year.
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14Feb2011
Love Reading? Love Literacy this Valentine’s DayDo you love getting into a good book? Can you imagine not being able to read your favourite novel? Or even a job application or a recipe? Start sharing your passion this Valentine’s Day by committing to a regular donation to the National Literacy Trust.
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01Feb2011Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall honours services to literacy with reception at Clarence House
During National Storytelling Week (29 January to 5 February) Patron of the National Literacy Trust HRH The Duchess of Cornwall will hold a lunchtime reception on Thursday (3 February) to honour those who have made a valuable contribution to literacy.
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15Dec2010Walker Books reach £30,000 fundraising target for the National Literacy Trust
Children’s independent publisher Walker Books and the National Literacy Trust are delighted to announce that Walker Books has raised £30,000 for the charity’s work to support the literacy of children and adults across the UK.
