We’ve helped bring the joy of reading to children in Oxfordshire. A £1,000 donation from our Community Impact Fund has supported Assisted Reading for Children (ARCh), a charity that trains volunteers to run one-to-one reading sessions with disadvantaged primary school pupils.
Around 100 primary schools across Oxfordshire select children who are either underachieving, low in confidence or lacking home support, to take part in the scheme. The children build strong bonds with their ARCh volunteer and feel valued and listened to.
The funding has provided over 100 new books and games, helping volunteers make sessions more engaging and fun. With around 1,000 children supported each year, ARCh helps build confidence and self-esteem through reading, conversation and play.
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