ABC to read

Today we are honoured to attend the Unsung Heroes of Berkshire Garden Party hosted by the Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire.

The event celebrates volunteers and community organisations making a difference across Berkshire, and we are proud to represent ABC to read alongside so many inspiring people dedicated to supporting local communities.

Thank you to everyone who supports our work and helps children across Berkshire build confidence through reading.

We look forward to this workshop today ready for Empathy Day this week! Empathy helps children feel seen, heard and understood — and that can make all the difference to their learning and confidence. Thank you to all our volunteers for bringing empathy into schools every week and helping children across Berkshire discover the joy of reading.

Today is World Ocean Day and a chance to think about how important the oceans are to our earth. We're so lucky that there is a wealth of wonderful books to celebrate our blue planet.

Just 10% of children who fall behind in reading at primary school go on to achieve passes in both English and Maths GCSEs.

Early support can make a lasting difference.

At ABC to read, our trained volunteers work one-to-one with children in Berkshire primary schools, helping them build confidence, improve their reading skills and discover the enjoyment that books can bring.

Every week, volunteers give their time to support children who are struggling with reading, helping them develop the literacy skills they need to succeed both in school and later in life.

But the need for support continues to grow. More schools are asking for our help, and we need more volunteers to ensure that every child who needs support can receive it.

If you can spare a few hours each week, you could help change a child's story.

Find out more about volunteering with ABC to read and help a child discover the joy of reading or if your school would like to benefit from the help from an award winning local charity to benefit from our comprehensive support contact [email protected]

All set up at Twyford Library until 1pm today, looking foward to talking about our voulnteering opportunities withe local community

A huge thank you to Drayton Gifts Ltd for their generous donation of branded merchandise to ABC to read.

Their support will help us recognise our amazing volunteers and provide some wonderful giveaway items at events throughout the year. As a local business, their contribution helps us continue our work supporting children who struggle with reading across Berkshire.

We are very grateful for their kindness and community spirit. Thank you for supporting ABC to read!