Bradford
Since 2014, we have been supporting literacy in Bradford through unique, community-driven projects. We have worked with over 50,000 children, families and teachers, and have given out over 150,000 books to children – many of whom did not own a single book.
We’ve focused our work on encouraging writing through innovative poetry projects, improving school readiness by working with dads, and recruiting local community volunteers.
Share Your Story
The National Literacy Trust in Bradford is working with Bradford City of Culture 2025 to call on children in Bradford to pick up a pen and give writing a go with the Share Your Story campaign.
Bradford Stories Bus
Are you a teacher or community leader looking to inspire a group of young people to read and write for pleasure? Find out more here about how you can get on board the Bradford Stories Bus.
Goldsmiths 500 Writers Challenge
Discover how partnership, our place-based approach, and research shaped our latest children’s writing initiative in Bradford.
Bradford Literacy Champions
Sign up as a volunteer Literacy Champion and, if you live in Bradford, you'll have the chance to join a fantastic team of supported volunteers!
Find out more about becoming a Literacy Champion and sign up with the link below. You can also get in touch with Bradford@literacytrust.org.uk if you’d like to know more about volunteering in Bradford.
Success stories
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Girlington Primary School in Bradford ran Premier League Reading Stars during the summer term with significant impact on pupils' reading ability and attitudes.Learn more about Football boosts pupils' reading and writing skills at Girlington Primary School.
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Staff at Grange Technology College, a secondary school in Bradford, describe the positive impact the programme has had on pupils.Learn more about Grange Technology College runs Words for Work three years in a row.
