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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…
Be Part of the Story – Volunteer with Us
Be Part of the Story – Volunteer with Us Can you help rebuild the Reading Revolution and make a difference…
2022 Highlights from the Reading Revolution
As 2022 is rapidly coming to a close, we’re taking a few moments to pause, reflect and look back on…
New research provides evidence that Shared Reading delivers positive change for individuals in prisons and probation services
The Reader runs Shared Reading groups in all kinds of settings, including schools, hospitals, care homes, prisons and approved premises.…
The Reader secures Arts Council England NPO funding 2023-2026
The Reader is delighted to have been awarded Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation status for the second time.…
Celebrating Black History Month in Croydon
“Such descriptions of colour, but whom are you not seeing and why?” – comment from Shared Reading participant One…
National Poetry Day 2022
To celebrate National Poetry Day 2022, The Reader has created a new poetry anthology exploring this year's theme, The Environment.…
New research reveals the power of reading and wellbeing
As part of our mission to bring about a reading revolution, we’ve conducted new research into the mental health impact…
Poetry Party at Gravity – how to get involved!
How do we joyfully mark the end of Gravity festival 2022? With a poetry party of course! We’re inviting everyone…
Loneliness Awareness Week 2022: Shining a light on the issue of loneliness and how Shared Reading can help
This Loneliness Awareness Week (13 – 17 June), we’re publishing new survey data which shows the extent of the issue…
Shared Reading Against Racism – How can we use Shared Reading to open up a conversation on racism?
What part can The Reader play to end racism in the world, in a way that is authentic and meaningful?…
Shared Reading supports men’s mental health in Sefton
A new weekly Shared Reading group launching at The Reach Men’s Centre in March will provide a vital means of…
