At Chapter One, we transform children's futures with one-to-one reading support at the time when they need it the most.
What We Do
We offer 1:1 reading support for children that need it, as well as a free online library with lots of stories!
Transforming children’s futures
Take a look at our impact in the UK since we were launched in 2018.
Our thousands of online reading volunteers (active in three countries!) already make up the world's largest virtual reading programme for children. And we’re still growing.
37,230
No. of volunteer reading sessions 2022-23
5,646
Number of children supported since 2018
97%
97% of teachers and volunteers would recommend our programme to a colleague
Latest News
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Back to school: Chapter One's reading mission
Chapter One is expanding its reach in 2024-25, providing more reading support to more children across the countryFind out more
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Partner, Volunteer and School Recognition Awards 2024
Celebrating our corporate partners, volunteers and school partners!Find out more
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Volunteers’ Week 2024
For Chapter One, the week is a real celebration of our 2,700 online reading volunteers and the impact they have on the future of young readersFind out more
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One donation, twice the impact!
Chapter One to take part in The Childhood Trust’s Champions for Children campaignFind out more
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Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation and Chapter One announce winner of story competition
Winning story on the theme of bringing people together through food is added to the Chapter One Global Free LibraryFind out more
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Chapter One and Governors for Schools: Unlock Opportunities for Social Impact in Education
Join us on 5 June for a collaborative webinar showcasing how companies can leverage volunteering to deliver socio-economic impact!Find out more
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Volunteering boosts productivity and employee wellbeing
New research estimates that employee volunteering leads to productivity gains worth at least £4.6bn pa and is the key to boosting employee wellbeingFind out more
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Read Your Way for World Book Day 2024
Chapter One team members show that every reader is different, and there’s no right or wrong way to enjoy readingFind out more
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AtkinsRéalis joins our Birmingham founding partners
AtkinsRéalis becomes a Chapter One Gold Partner and pledges support for our Birmingham expansionFind out more
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World Book Day 2024 - a dive into Doncaster
World Book Day promotes reading for pleasure, offering every child and young person the opportunity to have a book of their ownFind out more
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Chapter One to expand to Birmingham in 2024
Chapter One is delighted to announce our first three founding partners in Birmingham - Mace Dragados, Fieldfisher and Clyde & Co.Find out more
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Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation and Chapter One story competition
Sodexo employees use paid volunteering time to craft a children's story on the theme of Bringing People Together Through FoodFind out more
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Chapter One launches 2022-23 Impact Report
2022-23 was a milestone year for Chapter One as we worked to transform children’s futures with 1:1 online reading supportFind out more
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Take 10 to Read for World Mental Health Day 2023
Chapter One team members share how 'taking 10' to read supports their mental wellbeingFind out more
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West Riding Freemasons support Chapter One in Doncaster primary schools
Six hundred Doncaster school children will receive 1:1 reading support from Chapter One over three yearsFind out more
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Chapter One launches corporate partnership levels
Our platinum, gold and silver partnerships recognise significant levels of commitment to the Chapter One online reading programmeFind out more
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Chapter One launches new films about our work
Two fantastic new films showcase the impact of our reading programmeFind out more
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It all starts with literacy...
Chapter One's CEO Emma Bell challenges us to think about those locked out of opportunities because they weren’t supported to learn to readFind out more
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Chapter One welcomes Marie Broad as new trustee
Marie Broad brings a wealth of experience from the world of corporate social responsibilityFind out more
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School's out! The Chapter One year in numbers!
The summer holidays are here but the Chapter One team is busy preparing for September and our goal of reaching 3,000 children in the next school yearFind out more
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Webinar: What's the true measure of social impact?
Watch back our webinar marking World Youth Skills DayFind out more
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Chapter One Volunteer Recognition Awards
Celebrating the support provided by our partner organisations, schools and volunteersFind out more
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Volunteers’ Week 2023
Chapter One joins celebrates the heart of our charity - our volunteersFind out more
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Chapter One to launch in Manchester in September
130 children across 13 classrooms in Manchester and Rochdale to be paired with our online reading volunteersFind out more
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Chapter One partnership with Sellafield featured on BBC News
Exciting news coverage of our ground-breaking project to help Cumbrian children have the reading skills they need to fulfil their potential in lifeFind out more
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Partner spotlight
20 Minutes With... Chapter One on the GRAHAM podcast
GRAHAM employees tune in to how their company supports school children in disadvantaged communities learn to readFind out more
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Volunteer spotlight
Why I volunteer - Emily Middleton and Ganesh Swaminathan from T. Rowe Price
"The fact that children are falling behind their peers so early in life was not clear to me before I started with Chapter One."Find out more
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Celebrating World Book Day 2023
Reading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of a child's future successFind out more
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Chapter One comes to Cumbrian schools!
Our highly collaborative partnership with Programme and Project Partners (PPP) in Cumbria has enabled us to launch in a new region in record timeFind out more
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Chapter One Launches Global Free Library
Chapter One has created an online collection of stories and materials that celebrate the world’s diversityFind out more
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Innovations for Learning/TutorMate has become Chapter One!
Learn more about our exciting name change and rebrandFind out more
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Celebrating the first term of Chapter One reading, and some ‘Meet and Greets’!
“The excitement and joy the session brought to this child were breathtaking!” - deputy head, Bruce Grove Primary SchoolFind out more
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Teacher spotlight
Teacher spotlight on David Taylor, year 1 teacher at Horton Grange Primary School, Bradford
"I think the volunteers should know just how much of a difference they are making to these children’s lives."Find out more
