ALT Graphic showing a series of statistics about the benefits of reading. Children and young people who enjoy reading say it helps them to: relax (56.6%), feel happy (41.0%), learn new things (50.9%), understand the views of others (32.8%) and about other cultures (32.7%), to be confident (26%).

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ALT We have been appalled and deeply saddened by the riots in towns and cities during the last week, including places where the National Literacy Trust has established Literacy Hubs. Violence and hate speech should be unimaginable in our society and we are deeply committed to the local communities where we work, and to the safety of our staff and volunteers. It is shocking to see damage to buildings like libraries that are central to community life.

ALT At the National Literacy Trust, we stand with communities and for a society built on respect and inclusion. We empower people with literacy skills so everyone has a voice and the ability to listen with empathy, and we are passionate about giving people critical literacy skills to navigate a world full of false information. Our work in communities over the summer won’t stop. We will strengthen our commitment to celebrate diversity and inspire families to tell their stories, and we will play our part in supporting communities to rebuild and heal. Our mission is needed more now than ever. We stand side by side with all communities where we work.