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The Reading Agency will be gifting books to young people and adults who will most benefit from the proven power of reading. In partnership with The Big Issue and other charities working with the homeless and at risk, we will be gifting 50,000 inspiring and accessible books to the most disadvantaged.
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Beneficiaries
Situation
The mental health support needs of those living with no fixed address are significant. 45% of people experiencing homelessness have been diagnosed with a mental health issue. This rises to 8 out of 10 people who are sleeping rough, and the prevalence of psychosis is up to 15 times as high, with older people experiencing homelessness being more likely to suffer from depression or dementia.
Solution
Reading is a source of support and comfort in the most challenging of times. Reading has the power to bring us closer to others, connect with the people around us, keep us learning and help us to feel better. From 29 November, for every £1 you donate a Quick Read book will be gifted to someone who will benefit the most from reading this winter. Help us reach our target of gifting at least 25,000 copies of our life changing Quick Reads titles to homeless communities across the UK.
