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The work we do in Peterborough is community driven, which means we need as many local businesses and people involved as possible.
Whether you can volunteer your time, work in your local community, fundraise for our work or donate to our mission, we need your help.
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A third of pupils in Peterborough don't finish primary school with the reading skills they need
In 2023, only 67% of pupils in Peterborough finished primary school at the expected level of reading.
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Disadvantaged children are falling behind
Only 59% of children from disadvantaged areas across Peterborough are at the expected level in communication and language and literacy areas of learning when they start school.
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Peterborough is an area with high literacy need
Six wards in Peterborough are within the top 10% of wards in England with the greatest literacy need.
How you can help
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Will you volunteer as a Literacy Champion to support the National Literacy Trust?Learn more
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We rely on the generous support of individuals, communities and businesses to continue our vital work to transforming lives through literacy.Learn more
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We need local businesses to help us make the greatest impact across Peterborough. Speak to our development team to find out how we can work together.Learn more
News
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The National Literacy Trust in Peterborough has collected more than 1,500 book donations to be distributed to food banks across the city, to give children the gift of reading this...Learn more about More than 1,500 books donated to Peterborough food banks to give the gift of reading this Christmas.
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Peterborough Reads has helped deliver an amazing story space to Woodfield Preschool with the help of Westraven volunteers.Learn more about Community-created story train inspires preschool pupils to choo-choose story time.
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At 10am on Tuesday 10 October, people across Peterborough took part in the National Literacy Trust’s #Take10ToRead challenge for World Mental Health Day.Learn more about Hundreds of people in Peterborough complete the #Take10ToRead challenge alongside Ziggy Hanaor, Ollie Silvester, Susie Dent and Aoife Dooley.