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Membership

Become a member

Since 1980, the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) has had a member-led community. We bring together organisations and individuals who are committed to ensuring every adult in Ireland has the literacy, numeracy and digital skills they need to realise their potential.

Today, this work is more important than ever because:

  • 1 in 5 adults in Ireland struggle with reading,
  • 1 in 4 struggle with everyday maths, and
  • 1 in 6 struggle with basic digital skills.*

By joining NALA, you become part of a community that believes literacy is a human right. Together we share knowledge, influence change, and ensure every adult has the skills to participate fully in life, work and society.

On this page, we outline how to become a member and how becoming a member benefits you and Irish society.

Types of NALA membership

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Large Organisation

€150.00 per year

Organisations with over 50 employees

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Small Organisation

€50.00 per year

Organisations with 1 – 50 employees

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Individual

€25.00 per year

Anyone joining as an individual

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Benefits of membership

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Why join?

As a NALA member you are part of a community that:

  • wants to hear literacy ideas and experiences
  • creates and shares best practice literacy information, advice and services
  • collaborates to make sure that every adult in Ireland gains the skills to thrive in life and society
  • shares a vision that literacy is a human right

Frequently asked questions

Below we answer some common questions about becoming a NALA member. Simply click on a question to see the answer.

NALA’s membership year runs from 1 February to 31 January

We have 3 types of membership

  1. Large Organisation. This applies to organisations who have 50+ employees. The fee is €150.00 for the year.
  2. Small Organisation. This applies to organisations who have 1 – 50 employees. The fee is €50.00 for the year.
  3. Individual. This applies to anyone joining as an individual rather than on behalf of an organisation. The fee is €25.00 for the year.
  • You can join now on the membership webpage.
  • Fill in the relevant online application form.
  • Pay the membership fee.

If you need a membership application form posted to you, please contact us. You will find the contact information at the end of this page.

In the application form you are asked to provide some information including:

  • basic organisation or individual details,
  • to agree to our Code of Conduct,
  • how you want us to contact you,
  • if you need an invoice,
  • how you will pay.

These are the following options to pay:

  • Online: Pay securely through our online payment portal.
  • By bank transfer: Contact us by email: membership@nala.ie or by phone: 087 291 6383 and we can provide you with our bank details.
  • By cheque: Our address is National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) Sandford Lodge, Sandford Close, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06 YF65.
  • By invoice: You can request us to send you an invoice.

Discounts on our:

  • Plain English editing
  • Plain English training
  • Literacy awareness training
  • Health literacy training

News updates:

  • Receive regular news about developments in literacy in Ireland and our work.

Networking:

  • Join a vibrant community where you can connect, collaborate, learn and create shared impact.

Events:

  • Invitations to our free events.

Voting:

  • Participate in NALA’s continued development by attending and voting at our Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings.

Contribute to change:

  • Highlight an adult literacy topic or issue to inform our ongoing advocacy and lobbying activities.

You can access it here for view or download:

If you need us to post you the Code of Conduct, please contact us. Our contact information is at the end of this page.

Yes, we do offer free membership for individuals by request.

As a charity, membership fees help fund our services.

If you are unable to pay the €25 annual fee, we will provide you with a free membership, so you can still be part of our member community.

  • Free Individual Member: Complete this form
  • Call us on 087 291 6383
  • Email: membership@nala.ie

Yes.

You can make a donation. Your donations allow us to continue to provide our services free of charge. Our services include:

  • one-to-one tutoring over the phone or online,
  • online courses with Learn with NALA,
  • outreach to adults and organisation to assist them in using our services,
  • free events and adult literacy resources, and
  • consultation with government agencies and other stakeholders to advise, promote and champion adult literacy in Ireland

You can choose to be a Supporter. Unlike a member, a supporter:

  • does not have any legal responsibilities,
  • does not have to pay a membership fee, and
  • can donate to support NALA services.

To be become a supporter, complete this application form: 2026 NALA Supporter Application Form

Who can I contact if I have questions or need help?

If you have any questions or need some help, please contact us by:

  • Email: membership@nala.ie
  • Phone: Caroline Hollick-Ward on 087 291 6383
  • Post:

Membership
National Adult Literacy Agency
Sandford Lodge
Sandford Close
Ranelagh
D06 YF65

 

*Sources

Figures for reading and maths: Adults aged 16-65. Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Survey of Adult Skills 2023

Figures for digital skills: Adults aged 16-74. Source: Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI, 2025)

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