We work to improve the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in the UK's poorest communities, where one in three people have literacy problems.
Because low literacy is intergenerational, we focus our work on families, young people and children.
We help to transform lives through literacy.
Our National Literacy Trust Hubs inspire and support children and families to improve their literacy skills
We share our analysis, promote best practice and offer programmes and resources for schools and early years settings. Find out how to become a member
Our Words for Life website provides advice, age milestones and free activities for parents and families
Our research underpins our programmes, campaigns and policy work and informs our identity as an organisation
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Find out more about the people our work supports.
Success story
Success story
Success story
