In a world where inequality persists, disadvantaged children bear the burden of circumstances beyond their control. These young souls face numerous obstacles and hardships, often lacking access to basic necessities, quality education, and opportunities for a bright future. Born into challenging environments, such as poverty, conflict, or discrimination, they confront adversity at every turn. Despite the daunting challenges they encounter, disadvantaged children exhibit remarkable resilience, courage, and untapped potential. They possess dreams and aspirations, yearning for a chance to break free from the cycle of disadvantage. Through compassion, support, and equal opportunities, we can empower these children to rise above their circumstances and unlock their boundless capabilities, providing them with a chance to thrive and rewrite their destinies.
Recognizing the transformative power of education, the National Literacy Trust stands as a beacon of hope for disadvantaged children, championing literacy as a key to unlocking their full potential. Committed to fostering a love for reading and improving literacy skills, this charity tirelessly works to bridge the educational gap, empowering these children with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed academically and beyond.
Embracing the joy of reading and the spirit of community, the National Literacy Trust invites you to participate in their exciting charity event, the Where’s Wally? Fun Run. This whimsical and family-friendly event not only celebrates the beloved character but also raises vital funds to support literacy programs for disadvantaged children, ensuring they have access to the books, resources, and support they need to develop strong reading skills and ignite their imaginations.
Our supporters made our 2023 Where’s Wally? Fun Run such a lovely and positive event and we’re hoping to make it even bigger and better for 2024! We can now confirm that it will be held on 24 March 2024, further details on the location and how to sign up will be confirmed soon…
The impact of our Where’s Wally? Fun Run 2023
The £20,000 raised by our supporters who took part in this year’s Where’s Wally? Fun Run will make an enormous difference in the lives of children from disadvantaged backgrounds, who we know start school 19 months behind their more privileged peers. This disadvantage impacts their whole lives, as it makes it more difficult for them to achieve their full potential at school, get a job and function in their day-to-day lives. Thanks to the support of our lovely wallys, we can help children build the literacy skills they need to succeed.
Our multi-tiered work reflects the complexity of the issues around literacy in the UK.
We have set up tailored literacy hubs in the poorest communities that are specifically designed to tackle the unique challenges people are facing in the area.
We support schools by offering them resources and programmes which are designed to boost children’s literacy.
We campaign to make literacy a priority for politicians and parents.
All this work is underpinned by our in-depth research into the factors that impact low literacy in this country.
Thank you so much to all those who supported us in 2023, we hope that you had so much fun that you’re keen to don your red and white stripes again for 2024!
Join the Where’s Wally? Fun Run and help rewrite the story for disadvantaged children through literacy. Register now!