Doncaster
The National Literacy Trust has been working in Doncaster since 2019 to improve literacy outcomes and inspire a love of reading in children and families.
With a local team on the ground, we work in partnership with schools, community organisations, and local businesses to promote reading for enjoyment across the borough.
By encouraging a love of stories from an early age, we’re helping children build the literacy skills they need to thrive at school and beyond.
From book-gifting and early years programmes to city-wide festivals and creative projects, we deliver fun, inclusive and impactful initiatives that respond directly to Doncaster’s literacy needs.
Discover more about our work below, or follow us on our Facebook page for our latest events and activities.
Doncaster Storytelling Festival 2025
Doncaster Storytelling Festival is back for its fifth year, bringing a joyful celebration of children's stories to families and schools across the borough. Discover FREE events in your area, as well as this year's flagship schools event!
Download our new Nature Quest trail
Go on an exciting Nature Quest in your local area and discover the magic of the outdoors with your children, whilst supporting their vital literacy skills.
What we are doing in Doncaster
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Fun activities and helpful guides and information about literacy for Doncaster families and their children.Learn more
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We empower Doncaster schools to support their pupils as they grow a love of reading and improve their literacy skills.Learn more
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We need your support to help raise literacy levels in Doncaster.Learn more
Success stories
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We've launched a brand new creative space in the former school of poet and author Ted Hughes.Learn more about Doncaster Stories launches the Literacy Lab.
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In celebration of Volunteers’ Week 2023, we would like to say a huge thank you to our incredible network of Literacy Champions in Doncaster.Learn more about Doncaster Stories celebrates Volunteers’ Week.
Get involved
The best way to get involved with our activities in Doncaster is to volunteer as a Literacy Champion. We provide training, support and resources for Literacy Champions to design and run literacy initiatives in their local community.
If you would like to receive updates on our work, or make another kind of enquiry, email doncaster@literacytrust.org.uk
