Our Impact
Transforming Children's Futures
Our Online Reading Volunteers Programme boosts children's confidence and enjoyment of reading, strengthens their belief that they're good readers and sparks their excitement about the world of books.
Take a look at our impact so far.
96% of teachers believed that Chapter One was beneficial to their pupils (Annual Survey, 2024)
increase in children on track to meet or exceed the school's reading expectations from the start to the end of the year (Impact Report, 2023-2024)
97% of volunteers would recommend the programme to a friend (Annual Survey, 2024)
Key Evidence
We're committed to robust impact evaluation of our work, rooted in the strongest research evidence.
More impact stories
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Impact Story
A second year of growth: Ryan's reading journey
Our first longitudinal study tracks Ryan's progress with Chapter One from Year 1 (2023-24) to Year 2 (2024-25)Find out more
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Impact Story
A reader begins to shine: Rohan's story
"He beams with confidence now"Find out more
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Impact Story
Stories that spark: Harper's journey
Chapter One has given Harper, a year 2 pupil in Middlesbrough, “that real love for reading”Find out more
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News
Businesses find a new way to boost children’s literacy in Birmingham
Literacy charity Chapter One has launched its unique Online Reading Volunteers Programme in primary schools in the Birmingham and Solihull areaFind out more
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News
Chapter One wins Enabling Technology Award at the Social Value Awards
At Chapter One, we have found a way to use technology to enable human connection and deliver social value in areas of deprivationFind out more
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Research & Evidence
The value of targeted support: Chapter One and Stop Hunger Foundation case studies
How Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation is supporting Chapter One children across the UKFind out more
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Impact Story
From struggling to confident reader: Anisa's story
Chapter One has transformed Anisa, a pupil at one of our Bradford schools, into a confident reader.Find out more
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Research & Evidence
Research highlights the importance of multiple 'reading influencers'
The more people in a child's life who are involved in influencing their reading, the more likely the child is to enjoy reading independentlyFind out more
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News
Webinar: What's the true measure of social impact?
Watch back our webinar marking World Youth Skills DayFind 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
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Inspiring young dreams: how business can help
How can we support children from lower socio-economic groups to have greater aspirations in life?Find out more
