Entering its seventh year in 2012, the Pitney Bowes Pushing the Envelope campaign is looking to build on the success of previous years and gain support from a broad range of personalities - we've been supported by Fearne Cotton, Kate Winslet, Stephen Fry and Damien Hirst in the past. As in previous years, this is a unique chance for the public to own an original design from favourite celebrities or artists. This year our theme is 'Inspiration' and the designs by our famous supporters will reflect this. The finished artworks will be auctioned in March 2012 and all funds raised from the auction will be donated to the National Literacy Trust.

Pitney Bowes is committed to supporting the National Literacy Trust; we share many values, namely to enable effective communication. At Pitney Bowes, our products and solutions are designed to enable businesses to communicate successfully, whilst the National Literacy Trust's aim is to raise literacy standards across all age groups.

For seven years contributors have created personal envelope designs, symbolising how literacy can change lives and reflecting Pitney Bowes' expertise as mail and messaging experts. All funds from Pushing the Envelope help the National Literacy Trust transform lives through literacy and offer those in the UK with poor skills the chance to gain greater confidence, employability and opportunities. Support has helped deliver on-the-ground projects in disadvantaged communities across the country.

National Literacy Trust

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