The Reader UK

Dementia is the UK’s biggest health and social care crisis – 1.4 million people are expected to be diagnosed by 2040. This Christmas time, we need your help to reach more people like those who attend our groups in Sedgemoor Care Home and Liverpool Central Library. Every penny makes a difference and we'll be using your donation to recruit, train and support volunteers and provide Shared Reading resources. Find out more: https://ow.ly/M4jr50UxjOX

Last week, nearly 100 Reader Leaders from all across the UK came together online for a Festive Celebration. We shared an extract from Claire Keegan's 'Small Things Like These', celebrated the success of our Reader Leaders and enjoyed goody bags and a raffle. It really was a highlight of the year – and a great chance to say thanks!

Could you read with a care experienced child for just an hour a week over a six month period? We're looking for people to read with: 🧒A child aged between 5-15 years old, online (as a Reading Heroes volunteer) 👶A child aged between 2-4 years, in person (as a Tiny Heroes volunteer) With the number of care experienced children in the UK growing and the research telling us that they are more at risk of social, emotional and mental health problems, your help is more important than ever. Apply today to start instilling a love of stories which can have a life long positive impact: https://ow.ly/K4OO50UujNJ

The Reader has been running 55 dementia focused groups across the North West, London and South West in the last year reaching 350 people in settings including care homes, libraries and health services. Joan runs a dementia friendly Shared Reading group at Liverpool Central Library a safe space where participants can connect and share how stories and poems makes them feel. Find out more and donate to our Christmas Appeal: https://ow.ly/bmL150UrrMO

Could you read with a care experienced child for just an hour a week over a six month period? We're looking for people to read with: A child aged between 5-15 years old, online (as a Reading Heroes volunteer) A child aged between 2-4 years, in person (as a Tiny Heroes volunteer) With the number of care experienced children in the UK growing and the research telling us that they are more at risk of social, emotional and mental health problems, your help is more important than ever. Apply today to start instilling a love of stories which can have a life long positive impact: https://ow.ly/hQGF50UofOw

We're so pleased to welcome three new members to our Calderstones Mansion House Community Interest Company (CIC) Board of Directors. Jamiejohn Anderson, Executive Director of Operations at National Museums Liverpool, Andrea Nixon, former Executive Director of Tate Liverpool, now an independent cultural consultant, and Liam Black, a social entrepreneur and author are now part of the team who oversee our social enterprises. Our independent bookshop, two cafes, The Storybarn, Ice Cream Parlour and thriving events business at Calderstones are a crucial part of what we do and enable us to support and diversify our Shared Reading activity across the UK. Read more: https://ow.ly/R80C50Uo8s0

This Christmas, we're making a difference to the lives of people living with dementia. We want to say a BIG THANK YOU to everybody who has supported us so far and helped us reach 53% of our £10,000 target in just two weeks. From online donations, at our big December Book Flood and by adding an extra 25p onto your café bill, every penny counts. Find out more and donate: https://lnkd.in/e9JPnqCp

This Christmas we need your help to raise £10,000 to support people to unlock the parts of themselves that dementia has hidden away. We run free Shared Reading groups across the region, including at Liverpool Central Library for people living with dementia and their families. Your donation will be used to recruit, train and support volunteers, work in partnership with other services to expand our reach, provide resources, and create even more opportunities for helping those living with dementia. Find out more and donate: https://ow.ly/NiOj50UjPfC

Calling young adults aged 18-25! We're looking for people to take part in an international research study led by the University of Basel. Experience Shared Reading and receive a £100 book voucher. The study will run every Wednesday from 4pm - 6pm, 29 January - 2 April 2025 at the Mansion House, Calderstones Park, Liverpool. Not sure? Try Shared Reading at a Taster Session on 4 December or 22 January. Find out more: https://ow.ly/9c8W50UiPS3

One in three people will develop dementia in their lifetime. The Reader has been reading with people with memory loss since 2006, creating safe, calming and stimulating spaces for people to connect to themselves and those around them. This Christmas we're raising £10,000 to reach more people like Delia and Stuart with Shared Reading. Your donation could help recruit, train and support volunteers, creating even more opportunities for helping those living with dementia. Make a difference this Christmas: https://ow.ly/TGH450UibeN Read Delia's full story: https://lnkd.in/ePwGd6jv