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Shared Reading Groups- The Reader

“The pain consultant put me in touch with The Reader, and it absolutely changed my life... Through reading with others as part of my Shared Reading group I have been able to see a way ahead and it has given me the confidence to start to live my life again. I owe my life to that group and Shared Reading.”

Helen, former group member, current volunteer

The Reader is a charity that uses the power of literature and reading aloud to transform lives.

Our Shared Reading groups give hundreds of people a reason to connect every week – whether online, or in person in places like high street cafes, libraries, hospitals, care homes, schools, prisons and recovery centres.

A friendly volunteer provides a warm welcome and something specially chosen to read. You choose whether to join in the reading and conversation, or just sit back and listen.

Groups are free and everyone’s welcome – just grab a cuppa, come along and be part of the story.

Further information

Find out more:• Visit www.thereader.org.uk to find your nearest in person group. • For information about online groups, visit our Reading Room website: https://readingroom.thereader.org.uk/ • Email support@thereader.org.uk to receive weekly activity packs. • For all other enquiries, email info@thereader.org.uk or call 0151 729 2200

This information was supplied by Serco Global Services on 1 April 2025.