Support Us

With your support, we get more people fired up about reading because everything changes when you read.

In the UK, 1 in 6 adults struggle to read and 1 in 4 children cannot read well by 11. 

This limits life chances and choices, and we aim to change that.

Reading makes us more aware and informed. It helps us grow our imaginations. It makes us more empathetic and understanding of other people and cultures. It supports our health and wellbeing. It increases our ability to learn new skills. It helps us communicate our ideas more effectively. It opens doors. Learn more about the benefits of reading here.

We work with individuals of all ages, communities and trusted partners to share the transformative benefits of reading for happy, healthy and thriving lives. 

We need your support to reach and impact even more people across the UK.

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• Telephone us on 0207 324 2544 with your credit / debit card details.
• Send cheques, postal orders or charity vouchers made payable to ‘read- The Reading Agency’ to The Reading Agency, 8 High Street, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4AB

Other ways your can support:

• Fundraise for us! Take a look at our fundraising ideas to help you get started.
• Buy books through Bookshop.org to support us at no additional cost to you.
• Join a reading group with your friends and be a part of our community.
• Set up a direct debit via our donations platform.
• Install Easyfundrasing on your web browser and earn donations for us while you shop.

How you’ve helped

Here’s just some of what we achieved together in 2022-23:

• We reached over 2.17 million people
• We hosted 7,873 reading groups across the UK
• People borrowed over 12.9 million books from libraries
• 139,863 people joined their local library
• We gifted 256,825 books, ebooks and audiobooks

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• Our Impact
• Reach 2023-24
• Impact 2023-24

We believe reading has the power to transform lives and we can prove that it does. Support The Reading Agency today to help us get more people reading.

Join our mission to transform lives through reading

Are you planning to take part in a charity run or fundraising event? We’d love you to support The Reading Agency! 

Already have a place? 

If you’ve secured your own place in the Big Half, London Marathon, or any other event, please consider fundraising for us. Your support will help us reach more people who struggle with reading across the UK. 

Looking for a charity place? 

Apply for one of our charity places in events like the Big Half or London Half Marathon. Help us champion the power of reading while challenging yourself! 

Why your support matters 

In the UK today: 

• 1 in 6 adults (8.5 million people) struggle to read 

• 1 in 4 children in England cannot read well by age 11 

These statistics represent limited life chances and choices. At The Reading Agency, we’re changing this reality through our proven programs that touch lives across the country. 

Reading transforms lives by: 

• Building imagination and creativity 

• Fostering empathy and understanding 

• Supporting health and wellbeing 

• Developing essential skills 

• Creating social connections 

• Opening doors to opportunity 

• Bringing joy to everyday life 

Last year, our activities reached two million people through public libraries, prisons, hospitals, and community settings. But with over 67 million people in the UK, we need to do more. 

Your fundraising efforts will directly support our mission to ensure everyone has access to the life-changing power of reading. 

Get in touch today to find out more about supporting The Reading Agency through your fundraising activities.