We are celebrating 30 years of the National Literacy Trust by sharing a myriad of stories from across the organisation. The programmes we deliver, the resources we create, the community groups we partner with and the events that happen up and down the country all have a transformative impact. Let's hear from the people who have experienced the National Literacy Trust first hand, and celebrate the power of literacy to change lives.
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Find out how Mikhail and his son, Alexi, learnt to communicate with each other through our First Words Together programmeLearn more about Meet Mikhail and Alexi | First Words Together.
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Mother and daugher duo Simone and Taliah changed the stories of thousands of families in Bradford during the pandemic when they started volunteering together.Learn more about Meet Simone and Taliah | Literacy Champions.
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Hospitals can seem a scary place for a child, whether they’re in for a quick appointment, or facing a longer-term stay. Two nurses in Doncaster decided to become Literacy...Learn more about Meet Bobbie and Ashleigh | Literacy Champions.
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It can be hard to juggle time and money when everything is stretched so thin, and the priority is bringing money in to provide essentials like warmth, food and shelter....Learn more about Meet Literacy Champion Carrie | Smethwick.
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It is because of a belief in the power of literacy that the National Literacy Trust works with the incredible Anawim Women’s Centre in Birmingham. Let us delve into the...Learn more about Meet Nigina | Words Rising.
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A smart mouth and a challenging attitude doesn’t necessarily mean trouble, at least not according to Beyoncé Blair, a coach and mentor at Conisborough College. Beyoncé runs...Learn more about Meet Beyoncé | Represent.
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Being able to communicate with those around us is a vital skill that can help us in everyday life, empower us and ensure we build important relationships. Three-year-old...Learn more about Meet Jayden | First Words Together.
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Words for Works is tailored to help teenagers grasp some of the specific literacy skills they might need to equip them for the world of work. Tahlia recently took part in...Learn more about Meet Tahlia | Words for Work.
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After taking part in the National Literacy Trust’s Young Readers Programme, Jamie has seen how, with extra support and more focused activities to encourage reading for...Learn more about Meet Jamie | Young Readers Programme.
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Discover how Helen developed a love of reading aloud to her premature baby James with the help of the National Literacy Trust in Middlesbrough.Learn more about Meet Helen, James and Sue | Middlesbrough.
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Muhamed's Year 11 students have been impacted by our Words that Count workshops, grown in confidence and feel equipped with the knowledge they need to face their futures.Learn more about Meet Muhamed | Words that Count.
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Discover how we partnered with Julie and her team to deliver far-reaching early years activities and events in the North East.Learn more about Meet Julie | Early Years in Newcastle.
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Mandy is one of our Literacy Champions in Doncaster, and a Teaching Assistant in a local Pupil Referral Unit. Find out how we support her pupils and her school to help all...Learn more about Meet Mandy | Alternative Provision and Literacy Champion.
