Learning to read goes deeper than being able to read words on paper. It helps build stronger relationships, allows people to access further education, and much more.
We help people see their full potential, and their stories show how vital reading is to everyday life. Explore learner and mentor stories below, along with those from some of our wonderful Shannon Trust supporters.
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Linda shares her experience of working as the librarian at HMP Dartmoor and delivering the Shannon Trust reading programme.
Ahead of National Librarian Day, Jenny shares her experience of working as a librarian at HMP Bristol.
Devon based runner, Jimmy Joy, took on his first marathon in 36 years to raise vital funds to support disadvantaged people to learn to learn.
After helping people to learn to read in prison, Ryan wants to continue to help people on release.
Simon shares his experience of being a Shannon Trust mentor and how it felt to help people learn to read.
Jimmy has now run 3 half marathons to raise funds for Shannon Trust. He told us why the charity is so close to his heart.
Pank shares his story of being a mentor and becoming a prison volunteer after his release
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“I want to be able to read the letters my daughter writes to me and be able to write back”
Pank shares his story of being a mentor and becoming a prison volunteer after his release
Simon shares his experience of being a Shannon Trust mentor and how it felt to help people learn to read.
After helping people to learn to read in prison, Ryan wants to continue to help people on release.
Ahead of National Librarian Day, Jenny shares her experience of working as a librarian at HMP Bristol.
Linda shares her experience of working as the librarian at HMP Dartmoor and delivering the Shannon Trust reading programme.
Devon based runner, Jimmy Joy, took on his first marathon in 36 years to raise vital funds to support disadvantaged people to learn to learn.
Jimmy has now run 3 half marathons to raise funds for Shannon Trust. He told us why the charity is so close to his heart.
Do you have a story to share? We'd love to hear from you. Please email media@shannontrust.org.uk or call 020 3764 5244
With your support, we can help people learn to read, access education and training opportunities, build relationships with their families, and have more hope for the future.
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