Fundraising
As a charity that exists to change the lives of disadvantaged children through literacy, there's never been a more important time for our work.
This July, due to the effects of the school closures, a further 200,000 children left primary school unable to read at the expected level. This is an urgent appeal to support Literacy Recovery of children and young people in our most disadvantaged communities. Our recovery strategy is to build long-term sustained partnerships that can help support the children most in need, in the most effective way.
We support and complement work in the classroom: Our recovery work is focused on helping disadvantaged children engage with books at school and home
Our community work complements education: Our volunteer Literacy Champions empower disadvantaged parents to support their children’s literacy recovery by giving them resources and skills to support learning at home or reignite and motivate children’s desire to learn through exciting activities.
We need your help now to support the children that need it the most.
Here are some fun and impactful ways that you can help!
Events
With social distancing in place, our events are moving into the home and online!
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Where's Wally? Weekender Virtual Fun Run
Don the classic Where’s Wally? red and white stripes and run, walk or jog your own 1k, 5k or 10k route to help support the literacy of disadvantaged children.Learn more -
Abseil Down the ArcelorMittal Orbit, Olympic Park
Experience the UK’s highest free-fall abseil from the Olympic Park’s ArcelorMittal Orbit and raise money for the National Literacy TrustLearn more -
Take part in the London Landmarks half marathon!
Join us for this incredible, closed road central London half marathon. It's an amazing way to experience the capital!Learn more -
Host your own virtual quiz
Do you have a love for literacy, a passion for prose, a good grasp of grammar, or consider yourself the fount of all literary knowledge? Then why not host your own literary quiz?Learn more -
Take part in #FollowtheReader on social media!
Follow the Reader is a social media campaign which invites you to recommend 1 book, tag 2 friends and then donate £3 to support our work.Learn more
Make a special donation
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Captain Tom 100
Take part in Captain Tom 100 to celebrate Captain Sir Tom Moore’s amazing achievements and raise vital funds for the National Literacy TrustLearn more -
Gift a book
A donation of just £7 could gift a book to a vulnerable child through food bank parcels.Learn more -
Join us as a regular giver
A regular gift will help us plan our services throughout the current crisis and beyond.Learn more -
Write the Next Chapter
Write The Next Chapter in the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in our communities.Learn more
Make us part of your celebration
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Fundraise at your wedding
You can help change life stories as you embark on your next chapter!Learn more -
Celebrate your birthday with us
Make the National Literacy Trust part of your birthday celebrations!Learn more -
Other special occasions
Make your celebration even more special by supporting the National Literacy Trust!Learn more
Something different
Here are some other simple ideas to show your support
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Join the Giving Lottery!
Play the Giving Lottery for just £1 per week and support our vital work at the same time.Learn more -
Give as you shop with Amazon Smile
Select us as your chosen charity on Amazon Smile for a simple way to give back.Learn more -
Send a card
Mark a special occasion or let someone know you are thinking of them with a special card from Making a Difference cards.Learn more
Future events
Plan ahead for events taking place once social distancing is lifted
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The Arctic challenge 2022
The Arctic challenge is a unique opportunity to test your resilience and explore one of the most unspoilt environments on the planet.Learn more