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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Chapter One to expand to Birmingham in 2024
Chapter One's expansion to Birmingham offers businesses the chance to work collaboratively with schools to improve the skills of local young peopleFind 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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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 disadvantaged children 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
