We take children on voyages as readers and writers!

Our engaging and creative programmes let children reinvent themselves as successful learners. The impact will last throughout their time at school and beyond.

We are focused on the enjoyment of reading and writing and building their confidence as readers and writers, allowing children to transfer their new skills into the classroom. We publish and celebrate children's work throughout the programme, giving them the opportunity to become book authors, journalists and film writers and a lasting sense of achievement.

We offer both on-line and in-person programmes; this hybrid approach makes us flexible to meet demand. Led by experienced teachers and supported by trained volunteers, sessions provide one to one and small group attention to our 'Young Pirates'. By welcoming them into our joyful spaces and celebrating all of their effort, we boost their literacy skills, confidence and perseverance.

Last year, we supported 385 number of children. This upcoming year, we will work 450 children from six London boroughs.

Read our Young Pirates' latest work.

What is International Literacy Day?

This year’s International Literacy Day will be celebrated worldwide under the theme, ‘Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies’. Find out more about International Literacy Day 2023 here.

What could your donation do?

£135 could pay for one 2.5 hour session for a child, to learn in a relentlessly positive and fantastical learning environment.

£50 could contribute to delicious and nutritious snacks provided at sessions throughout the year.

£20 could help us to publish the children's work in a high quality book.

£8 could buy a new book to help stock our Young Pirates’ Library.

£3 could buy a Pirate Log and Pirate badge to help our Young Pirates record their work and celebrate their achievements.