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.
Marcus shares his story of learning to read at HMP Wormwood Scrubs.
Richard shares his experience of being a mentor so far at HMP Wormwood Scrubs.
Henry talks about his experience of learning with Turning Pages Digital and the difference it has made to his life.
Kevin shares his experience of education from growing up to learning to read in prison.
For Michael, talking to a mentor was the push he needed to start learning to read. The bond they formed encouraged him to keep trying and develop his skills.
Danny writes about his journey from not being able to read, to becoming a Shannon Trust mentor and helping others.
After learning to read through Shannon Trust, Duncan went on to help other people to learn to read.
One of our mentor coordinators writes about his experience of working with Shannon Trust.
Jennifer shares her experience of how becoming a mentor helped her become who she wanted to be.
Michael Wemms, Chair of the Board of Trustees, shares why he enjoys volunteering for Shannon Trust ahead of Volunteers' Week 2022.
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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”
“I want to be able to read the letters my daughter writes to me and be able to write back”
Henry talks about his experience of learning with Turning Pages Digital and the difference it has made to his life.
Marcus shares his story of learning to read at HMP Wormwood Scrubs.
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.
Jennifer shares her experience of how becoming a mentor helped her become who she wanted to be.
One of our mentor coordinators writes about his experience of working with Shannon Trust.
After learning to read through Shannon Trust, Duncan went on to help other people to learn to read.
Danny writes about his journey from not being able to read, to becoming a Shannon Trust mentor and helping others.
For Michael, talking to a mentor was the push he needed to start learning to read. The bond they formed encouraged him to keep trying and develop his skills.
Kevin shares his experience of education from growing up to learning to read in prison.
Richard shares his experience of being a mentor so far at HMP Wormwood Scrubs.
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.
Michael Wemms, Chair of the Board of Trustees, shares why he enjoys volunteering for Shannon Trust ahead of Volunteers' Week 2022.
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.
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.
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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