How to support the National Literacy Trust at Christmas
There are lots of ways that you can support the National Literacy Trust in your workplace this Christmas. From organising a Christmas fundraising event, to purchasing your Christmas cards, to doing your Christmas shopping, there's options for everyone!
Donate to our Christmas campaign
First up, find out how you can support us all year round by donating to our Christmas campaign.
Christmas cards that change lives
We're thrilled to partner with WHSmith this year for their charity Christmas cards. Every card purchased in store or online helps us bring the joy of reading to more children and families across the country.
Visit your local WHSmith store or shop online today to pick up your beautifully designed Christmas card and help us to change more lives through literacy in the UK's most disadvantaged areas.
"Reading sets you free" Charlie Mackesy print
Treat yourself or a loved one to a stunning, exclusive print by much-loved artist and Charlie Mackesy. This Christmas, we have partnered with creator of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse Charlie Mackesy on his beautiful range of illustrated 'Reading sets you free' prints. Every purchase gets us closer to ensuring that every child has the skills they need to succeed in life and supports are dedication to grow a generation of readers.
Support us when you do your online Christmas shopping
By signing up as a supporter through easyfundraising, you can help raise free funding for vital literacy programs when you do your Christmas shopping online.
It’s as easy as 1-2-3!
Sign up as a supporter with easyfundraising, then instead of going directly to a retailers website, you start at easyfundraising’s site or app. From there, when you shop, a percentage of your purchase goes directly to the National Literacy Trust. With over 8,000 retailers participating, including your favourite supermarkets and stores, you’ll be making a difference without any extra effort.
easyfundraising is the UK’s leading retail fundraising platform, helping supporters raise over £54 million for important causes completely for free.
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Festive fundraising ideas
Christmas is a great time for fundraising, so why not get your colleagues together and organise a festive fundraising event as part of your celebration this year.
Christmas party
Are you organising a Christmas party at your office this year? Why not donate a percentage of ticket sales, hold a festive raffle or ask your guests to pay a small cloakroom fee and donate the takings to the National Literacy Trust?
Festive fancy dress
Don your Christmas jumper, Santa hat or favourite children's book character outfit in the office this festive period and make a donation to the National Literacy Trust!
Hold a quiz-mas night
Host a Christmas quiz in support of the National Literacy Trust. Contact us for your quiz pack, including literacy-themed questions and organisational tips and tricks!
Alternative Secret Santa
Instead of struggling to find the right Secret Santa gift for a colleague, why not make a donation to the National Literacy Trust in your colleague’s name, or gift a Christmas card?
Contact us to find out more
For more information or support with your Christmas fundraising, please contact your Corporate Partnerships Manager or email fundraise@literacytrust.org.uk.