In our Radio 4 appeal, Richard Madeley told the story of Steve (pictured right), whose life has been transformed since learning to read with the one-to-one support of his Read Easy Bridport Reading Coach Lorraine. Find out how you can help us reach more adults who are currently struggling to read.
Our appeal was broadcast on Easter Sunday 2020, but you can listen again here on the BBC Sounds App: Read Easy Radio 4 Appeal
If you would like to make a donation to our charity, please visit our Donate page.
Find out more about Steve: Steve’s story
"Reading is absolutely integral to a functioning existence. This charity gets people reading - it transforms their lives!"
Richard Madeley TV Presenter
By helping adults learn to read we:
- Enable parents to read stories to their children and support their education
- Improve their employment opportunities and allow some to take the first steps out of poverty
- Make everyday living – from reading road signs to paying bills – a lot less challenging
- Help reduce feelings of isolation, loneliness and low self-esteem
- Give them the confidence to take a more active part in their communities
Linda* was brought up by her grandparents on a farm. They didn’t send her to primary school.
Read Linda's StoryJoanne didn’t have a great deal of support or routine in her early life.
Read Joanne’s StoryAs a child growing up in Jamaica, Daminan was often needed to help his grandad on his farm.
Read Daminan's storyYou’re just one click away from making incredible things happen…
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