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Adult Literacy Trust Helping adults start a new chapter Welcome to Adult Literacy Trust The Adult Literacy Trust ALT believes that literacy is a right not a privilege and wants every adult to have the chance to gain this critical skill. We provide adults with onetoone support to improve their reading skills and confidence as a complement to formal education provision ensuring that individuals who wish to improve their literacy skills receive the help they need to become successful readers and to increase their life chances. Delivered through a network of specially trained volunteer Reading Coaches our charity works closely with learning providers such as Further Education Colleges and Institutes for Adult Learning to assist people from some of the most disadvantaged communities who could benefit from enhanced support strengthening learners outcomes from their participation in adult community education. Our Mission Learn more Our Beneficiaries Learn more Why Literacy Matters When adults improve their reading skills and confidence it can have profound and lasting benefits by enhancing their ability to find and retain decentpaying jobs better navigate everyday tasks such as shopping or accessing public transport access the public services to which they are entitled and manage their personal finances.