Shared Reading UK
Our Shared Reading groups bring people together in prisons, hospitals, care homes, libraries and other community spaces across the UK, thanks to the commitment of volunteers, partners and funders.
We have large Shared Reading communities in the North West, South East and South West, and are supporting emerging movements in North Wales, South Yorkshire and Northern Ireland – but we can bring Shared Reading wherever it’s needed. Are we in your local area yet?
International Shared Reading
In 2008, we launched our ground-breaking Read to Lead training programme to give people in the UK and around the world the power to start building their own Reading Revolution.
This Shared Reading movement can now be found in countries including: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Ireland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, USA.
As well as training hundreds of individuals, we have also developed strong relationships with networks of organisations that share our values, in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, New Zealand, Norway and Sweden.
The Reader at Calderstones is home to the International Centre for Shared Reading – a centre of excellence offering new courses, training and reading experiences.
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Contact Us
Find a group
Shared Reading happens across the UK - find a group nearby and experience the joy of reading aloud together.
Become a Volunteer
We need people to help build our movement so apply today for an opportunity like no other.
Support Us
Donate, fundraise or become a volunteer- there are lots of ways you can support The Reader
