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Research shows that those with poor literacy are far less likely to be happy and healthy, to have a job or to have a home fit to live in. Our projects help adults to develop a love of reading, writing and storytelling, and acquire essential skills. 

Writing project is turning point
A football fan from Walsall took part in a National Literacy Trust project through his local football club. It proved to be a turning point.

Literacy Changes Lives
Our 2008 report provides a summary of available evidence on the impact of literacy on economic wellbeing, aspirations, family life, health and civic/cultural engagement.