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Donate this Christmas: thank you!

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How much did we raise?

We're thrilled to announce that the total amount raised during our Christmas campaign is an amazing £27,898.

A huge thank you to every single person who donated this Christmas - your generosity will enable us to make a genuine difference in the UK's most disadvantaged communities.

Where does your donation go?

With your donations, we can run more fantastic events such as Tales in the Park in Stoke-on-Trent. Taking part in six local parks across the city, these accessible storytelling festivals are designed to inspire children to enjoy reading and encourage families to share stories together all year round.

Being able to attend events like this is so important, especially for children who have no books of their own at home. Our annual surveys have consistently found that more children and young people who have books of their own at home enjoy reading and choose to read daily in their free time.

Why is this important?

Reading for pleasure and reading regularly are both important mechanisms to foster and improve a child's reading skills - something which is of fundamental importance at a time when children and young people’s reading skills are cause for concern, particularly for those from disadvantaged communities.

With your donations we can grow a generation of readers and make sure no child is left behind.

But we still need your support

This year is an important one for the National Literacy Trust as we are the lead delivery partner for the National Year of Reading. This is an ambitious campaign which aims to help more people (re)ignite a love of reading and discover ways to turn their existing passions and activities into opportunities to read, listen and uncover more about the things they are interested in.

By supporting us this year, you can help us bring reading to life in communities across the country, as well as help us to mobilise volunteers to embed reading for pleasure into every community.

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Ways you can support us in 2026

  • Take on a challenge

    We have a whole selection of physical challenges available for you to sign up to this year. Explore our challenge events to find the right one for you.

  • Organise your own event

    Whether you want to organise a second-hand book sale or a fancy dress party, a bake sale or a quiz, we welcome all ideas! Explore DIY fundraiser ideas here and contact us at fundraise@literacytrust.org.uk for support.

  • Fundraise with your celebration

    Whether you're getting married this year or have a big birthday coming up, a big celebration is a great opportunity to fundraise. Find tips to set up a JustGiving page here to collect donations from friends and family.

  • Become a regular donor

    Every donation makes an impact, especially if you're able to make it a monthly donation. Set up your regular donation here.

If you have any questions about fundraising for or donating to the National Literacy Trust, contact our friendly Individual Giving and Events team at fundraise@literacytrust.org.uk.