Reading for pleasure is one of the biggest indicators of a child’s future success – yet almost one million children in the UK do not own a single book. 1 in 7 state primary schools in the UK do not have a library or library space. With an estimated nineteen-thousand adults in the UK struggling to pay for everyday living, the cost-of-living crisis has aggravated this issue of book poverty, further widening the attainment gap, which is already at its highest level in a decade.

We train and coordinate reading volunteers to visit underserved children every week during term time. The volunteers conduct 20-minute reading sessions with up to four families per evening, getting to know each child's unique skills and interests. This consistent support has a deep and long-lasting impact and helps build trusted relationships with the families. We aim to embed a love of reading in the home, and empower families to develop this habit long term.