We're Bookmark Reading Charity
We exist to change children's life stories through the joy of reading. As a leading reading charity for primary school children, we partner with schools to develop whole-school reading cultures and provide one-to-one reading support.
7-year-old Freddie explains how a Bookmark volunteer helped him to read and changed his story
Promoting Literacy and a Love for Reading
MORE THAN 1 in 4 children leave primary school unable to read well*
Struggling to read can contribute to poor educational attainment and lower literacy in adulthood, and has even been linked to a lower life expectancy.
By inspiring the joy of reading we can provide the motivation to read to every child and help them succeed in life.
Get Involved with our Literacy Charity
Interested in making a difference? Consider philanthropy in a literacy charity or volunteer with us.
Social Proof: Our online reading volunteer program has been evaluated independently by The National Literacy Trust.
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*Department for Education Reading England's Future (literacytrust.org.uk)