Arts Charities That specialise in Literature

Room to Read's goal is to create a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality. We help children in low-income communities develop literacy skills and a habit of reading, and support girls to build skills to succeed in school and negotiate key life decisions. We have benefitted more than 50 million children across 28 countries.

Education of the public in the principles and practice of investigative journalism, in particular by the provision of training, educational resources and publications

The World Parrot Trust conducts and funds conservation projects for rare species of parrot around the world; encourages high standards in pet parrot care; campaigns to halt the trade in wild-caught parrots and informs and educates via our quarterly magazine 'PsittaScene' our monthly eNewsletter 'Flock Talk' and website www.parrots.org.

The charity publishes and distributes books and other materials which are true to the bible and which communicate the gospel, develop discipleship and strengthen the Church for its mission in the world.

Work with all those who are involved in literacy teaching in schools, the publishing industry and the wider system in the UK. Provide training, resources and support to develop and research the teaching of literacy and knowledge about children's literature. Increase awareness effective and creative literacy teaching to influence policy and practice to raise the achievement of children.

Islamic Nursery SchoolIndependent Islamic Primary SchoolIndependent Islamic Secondary SchoolAfter School Quran and Islamic Studies classesWeekend Youth play activitiesBi-Weekly adult Islamic study classes for brothersWeekly Islamic study circles for sistersIslamic Matrimonial servicesPrayer FacilitiesIslamic Library

Education by means of providing public access to lectures, talks, courses, theatre, exhibitions, concerts and a library and archives. Management of the historic Conway Hall.

MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WORKING IN THE TREATMENT OF BREAST CANCER AND BENIGN BREAST DISEASE. THE ASSOCIATION ORGANISES EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, PRODUCES GUIDELINES AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS, PROMOTES NATIONAL AUDITS AND TRIALS AND UPDATES ITS MEMBERS AND OTHERS ON CHANGES IN CURRENT PRACTICE AND OTHER RELEVANT NEWS

LITERATURE WALES SUPPORTS WELSH WRITERS THROUGHOUT THEIR JOURNEY. WE DO THIS BY OFFERING CREATIVE WRITING COURSES, BURSARIES, MENTORING, AND TRAINING. WE GET WRITERS INTO SCHOOLS, ONTO FESTIVAL STAGES, AND INTO WELSH COMMUNITIES. WE ALSO PARTNER WITH OTHER ORGANISATIONS OR FUND OTHERS TO BRING IDEAS TO LIFE, AND STRIVE TO MAKE SURE WALES' LITERARY SCENE REFLECTS THE RICH DIVERSITY OF THE NATION.

Promoting, encouraging and co-ordinating the study of the science and art of logistics and transport in all aspects - by facilitating and providing access to information, education and training as well as producing publications and organising meetings, lectures, exhibitions and conferences on a worldwide basis through over 40 recognised national organisations.

Calibre Audio brings the pleasure of reading to enrich the life quality and opportunities for people of all age groups with any print disability by providing access to audio books and content, and to raise awareness of related issues affecting such people

The charity is a community of Discalced Carmelite Friars who live in Carmelite Community, Boars Hill Oxford. The Friars devote themselves to a life of prayer, the fruits of which they share in the form retreats, spiritual direction, book service for Carmelite literature and publishing a quarterly spiritual review.

The Foundation and linked charities(except CACIP which acts as the charities' investment vehicle)provide donations for public benefit in areas of particular interest to the ICAEW,i.e.the advancement of education particularly in accounting and related subjects, provision of a library and information service, funds prizes awarded through ICAEW's exams and funds academic research projects and events.

To provide a postal and internet based audiobook service to: Any child or adult who suffers from an illness or disability which makes it hard to hold a book, turn its pages or read in the usual way; including people with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, and people with visual impairments.

CLES undertakes research, organises confereces, seminars and training courses, produces publications and runs a library, information service and database in relation to the formulation, direction, organisation, administration and effects of economic, fiscal and employment policies and initiatives in the UK.

The objective of the charity is to communicate the Good News of Jesus Christ to the world with means of social communication. The sisters work through their Pauline Books & Media retail centres, their wholesale operation and the internet, to bring a wide range of educational & religious books, posters, icon materials, etc to Catholics, members of other denominations and the public in general.

SSF transforms lives through the unique power of Shakespeare. Our activities help thousands of young people to improve literacy and develop life skills of empathy, confidence and teamwork.We produce an annual UK-wide youth drama festival at local, professional theatres, providing 6 months' support to teachers and casts. Additional curriculum resources and workshops further increase our reach.

- organising exhibitions, cultural events, religious gatherings to celebrate commemorative festivals, youth programmes and sporting and educational events; printing and distributing a community magazine; and mobilising resources, both material and volunteers' time and expertise

This charity's aims are the education of the public in archaeology. This is done through undertaking archaeological and historical research and fieldwork projects where there are threats to the surviving evidence. The results and information are desseminated through leaflets, academic publications, interpretation panels, lectures, a web site and specifically targetted outreach projects.

Read for Good's aim is the advancement of education of children and young people in the UK, by the promotion of reading for pleasure and associated literacy skills; and the advancement of citizenship, and the provision of relief to disadvantaged children and young people in the UK.

The object of the Charity is to advance the education of the public, particularly by assisting in the promotion of reading among children and young people. The Charity will particularly promote World Book Day, which shall comprise a series of events each year, or any other such event, the purpose of which is to promote and encourage reading among children and young people

The CAP is a day centre for homeless and vulnerable adults based in Sheffield City Centre. Services provided are(showers, free telephone, free breakfasts, subsidised lunches, access to health care professionals, education, football, sewing, literacy & numeracy, internet access,advice & guidance session, signposting and working alongside other agencies) Also offered are a variety of activities.

The advancement of education for the benefit of the public in the areas of archaeology, natural sciences, literature, the fine and decorative arts, antiquities and local history relating to the County of Dorset.The acquisition, preservation, conservation, exhibition and development of collections relating to the areas outlined above.

The Literacy Pirates develops literacy, confidence and perseverance among young people who are falling behind at school and who have fewer opportunities. We do that through providing extra adult attention, the chance to work on real-world publishing projects and extra reading support. Activities take place in our unconventional out-of-school learning environments, in Hackney and online.

services for the over 50 age group in Trafford, Information & advice service, dementia day care, falls prevention, benefits advice, dementia advisers, home library service, silver surfers courses, support to carers, social activities, social prescribing, mental health support, legal, tax advice by appointment, charity retail including electrical, volunteering, etc.