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Closed 07/12/2021

Great October Fundraiser - Challenge 26

Organised by Shannon Trust

Get out and enjoy the change of season. Run, walk or cycle 26 miles in October thats one mile for every letter in the alphabet (or 26.2 if you want to do an official marathon distance).

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Challenge 26 · 1 October 2021 to 31 October 2021 ·

Closed 07/12/2021

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Shannon Trust supports thousands of people in prison each year to learn to read and improve their numeracy skills. Currently, over 70% of people in prison struggle with reading and numeracy. Many cannot read at all. Learning reduces re-offending, and creates stronger, safer, communities for all.

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Reading transforms lives. 50% of people in prison cant read.

Your support means we can help them to learn.

- £8 could provide a learner with their first reading materials

- £32 could provide Turning Pages reading guides and build confidence

- £50 could provide training and resources for prison mentors

- £180 could cover the costs of training a volunteer for a whole year

Learning to read can:

- Reduce re-offending which means safer, stronger communities

- Improve peoples' prospects - providing new job and education opportunities, so that when people leave prison, they can follow a different path

- Help people in prison be better connected to their families, so they can break the cycle of low literacy with their own children and loved ones

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Donation summary

Total
£533.55
+ £202.50 Gift Aid
Online
£483.55
Offline
£0.00
Direct
£0.00
Fundraisers
£533.55

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