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Run the 2026 London Marathon for The Reader
When: 26th April 2026 Where: Pall Mall, London Take on the challenge of a lifetime and run the 2026 London Marathon…

Abseil down Liverpool Anglican Cathedral in support of Shared Reading
Challenge yourself this summer and descend 150ft over the side of the great West Door of Liverpool Anglican Cathedral in…

Joan: ‘Groups such as ours are vital in supporting people living with dementia to live well and continue to be valued members of society’
As we hit 60% of our £10,0000 target in the third week of our Christmas Appeal, we speak to Joan.…

We’ve raised a third of £10,000 Christmas dementia appeal target in first week
The Reader today launches a new film on Giving Tuesday highlighting this year’s Christmas Appeal and the stories of group…

The Reader launches Christmas appeal to raise £10,000 to expand its work with local people affected by dementia
As the festive season approaches, the Liverpool-based, national Shared Reading charity is launching an appeal campaign calling for help to…

Box Office upgrade and Calderstones Membership FAQs
We now have launched our brand booking system so you might spot that some things are a little different now.…

A statement in light of recent attacks
The Reader currently runs Shared Reading Groups for asylum seekers and refugees and/or those who have English as an additional…

The Reader visits Buckingham Palace
Helen Willows is a GP working both in Shropshire and in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. She is Trustee and…

We’re Hiring! Join our Front of House Team
We're hosting a Recruitment Day at the Mansion House, Calderstones Park on Tuesday 16 April as we look to expand…

Give a vulnerable child the joy and lifelong benefits of reading this Christmas
This Christmas, we're calling for donations to help us reach a £10,000 festive fundraising target. Funds raised will support the…

Help out by building meaningful community connections.
Inspired by the Big Help Out campaign, we're doing a big push to recruit Reader Leader volunteers to bring Shared…

Jobs in hospitality for a bigger social purpose
"I love working with the amazing team and I also really care about the values of The Reader as a…