1 in 5 adults* in Ireland struggles with literacy. Together, we can change that—so everyone has the skills to thrive in life and society.

Join NALA as a member today!

National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) members:

• receive regular updates about developments in literacy in Ireland and our activities;
• can vote at our Annual General Meeting;
• get a 10% discount on our plain English editing and training service (Organisational members only);
• support our work and advocacy; and
• give us insights and feedback to inform our work.

Types of NALA membership

NALA has 2 types of membership:

1. The Individual membership fee is €25 per year.

Join Now: Individual Membership Form

We can also offer individuals free membership. As a charity organisation, membership subscription fees are an important income stream. An active and growing membership community is equally important to NALA. If you are unable at this time to cover the €25 annual fee then we are happy to provide you with a free membership so you can still be part of our member community.

Need your fee waived? Free Individual Member Form

2. Organisation membership: We have two types:

• Local organisations membership fee is €50 per year.

Those that work at local level such as Adult Literacy Centres, Youthreach centres, National Learning Network local centres, local non-profit organisations and city libraries. Join Now: Local Organisation Membership Form

• Larger organisations membership fee is €150 per year. 

Those that work at a county, regional, national or international level such as Education and Training Boards, county libraries, larger non-profit organisations and corporate members. Join Now: Large Organisation Membership Form 

NALA membership subscription year runs from 1 February – 31 January. 

We offer a pro-rata membership to new members who join from 1st July. Contact the membership team directly to arrange.

How do I join as a member?

Fill in the relevant online application form below

• Individual Member
• Local / Small Organisational Member
• Large Organisational Member

If you need an invoice, you can tell us this on the form.

You can also tell us how you want to pay. We accept, card payment, bank transfer or cheques.

Once we receive the form, we will contact you with details of the fee and instructions on how to pay.

Want to be a Supporter?

If you’re not sure being a NALA member is for you, please consider becoming a NALA Supporter – Supporter application form

What is the difference between being a Member and Supporter? 

A Member has the following legal responsibilities:

• to pay a maximum of €1.00 towards any debts that NALA has if it must close operations;

• to agree to a Code of Conduct. View or download the NALA Code of Conduct;

• must pay the membership fee, or have it waived;

• can take part in events, meetings and surveys to give their views; and

• can vote at those meetings.

A Supporter:

• does not have any legal responsibilities;

• does not have to pay a membership fee; and

• can donate to support NALA services.

I have some questions and, or I need some help

We can be contacted: 

• by email: membership@nala.ie 

• by post: 

                           Membership 

                            National Adult Literacy Agency 

                            Sandford Lodge, Sandford Close 

                            Ranelagh 

                            Dublin 6 

                            D06 YF65 

• By phone: Caroline Hollick-Ward on 087 291 6383

NALA membership is of 12 months duration. All memberships will renew on 1 February of each year.  Members will receive renewal reminders in advance of their membership expiring.

*Adults aged 16-65. Source: Central Statistics Office (2024). Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) 2023.