Read Easy UK

Read Easy UK Around 2.4 million adults in England alone can't read - we give free, 121 coaching to support them.

Our readers and volunteer reading coaches meet twice a week at approved local venues to work for just half an hour at a time through a structured, phonics-based reading programme, which takes up to two or more years to complete. The confidential one-to-one nature of our service is vital to encouraging people to come forward to ask for our help. Many adults are deeply embarrassed and ashamed by the

fact that they are unable to read and, with bad memories of school, would fear a return to a classroom setting, where old feelings of failure could be reawakened. By working instead with one dedicated volunteer coach, a supportive and trusting bond develops between the pair, which helps motivate the reader to complete the course. Read Easy UK, which is based in Gloucestershire, is registered as a CIO with the Charity Commission. We are the umbrella body which supports volunteers to set up Read Easy groups in their communities.

03/09/2026

It was great to hear from Simon Sheppard, Team Leader for Read Easy Southwark on the Southwark Cathedral Podcast.

Simon described how Reading coaching is making a difference in Southwark and shared his encouragement for those who might be interested in getting involved.

Could you help an adult in your community to learn to read? Find out more about becoming a Coach with Read Easy: https://readeasy.org.uk/support-us/

01/09/2026

The shiny new shoes wait by the door. Pencils are gathered into colourful (if slightly impractically shaped) pencil cases. Lunches have been prepared ready to be grabbed in a morning whirlwind. Back to school season dawns, bringing with it new opportunities and challenges for families. 📙

The new school year can bring extra pressures for adults who struggle with reading. We want them to know they are not alone, and that support is available. Read Easy provides free, confidential, and one-to-one reading coaching so that every adult who wants to learn to read, can.

Read Easy is here to help - pass it on 🗒️

28/08/2026

Getting away for the bank holiday? ✈️ Squeezing in a last trip before school starts? 🏖️

You may be worrying if you have packed enough socks or if your book will be long enough to keep you entertained for the flight, but for millions of adults in England, navigating the booking websites, handling the car parking apps, and reading the airport monitors can all pose a challenge before they even take-off.

If you know someone who might struggle with reading - let them know that Read Easy is here to help with free, confidential, and one-to-one reading coaching. Reading shouldn't be a barrier to adventure.

26/08/2026

Wonderful news! Read Easy Basingstoke has been shortlisted as a finalist for the BBC Radio Berkshire Make a Difference Awards!

Team leader, David, and ambassador, Paula, took to the airwaves to discuss the award nomination and to talk about the power of learning to read as an adult.

Listen back to the interview here https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00302dr

Are you the go-to person amongst your friends and family when it comes to organisation? Do you love to get out into your...
24/08/2026

Are you the go-to person amongst your friends and family when it comes to organisation? Do you love to get out into your community and make connections? If so, a role as a Venue Organiser for a Read Easy group could be perfect for you!

Swipe through for an idea of what this volunteering role could look like, or visit our website to find out more about volunteering with us: https://readeasy.org.uk/volunteer/

19/08/2026

Read Easy is on the airwaves again! Read Easy Southwark joined the Southwark Cathedral Podcast to talk about the life-changing opportunity that learning to read as an adult can provide.

Simon and Jeremy highlighted some of the ways that struggling to read can impact adults in day-to-day life, and how reading coaching can make a difference. Listen to the conversation here: https://cathedral.southwark.anglican.org/about-us/podcast/

If you have been inspired by Jeremy and Simon's reflections, why not take a look at our website and find out how you can support Read Easy? https://readeasy.org.uk/support-us/

Thank you to Simon and Jeremy, and to the Southwark Cathedral Podcast.

Are you keen and confident when it comes to using tech? Could you support others with queries and troubleshooting? Volun...
12/08/2026

Are you keen and confident when it comes to using tech? Could you support others with queries and troubleshooting? Volunteering as an IT Supporter with a Read Easy group could be the role for you!

Help make a difference in your community. Find out more about how you can get involved: https://readeasy.org.uk/volunteer/

Do you know someone who struggles to read?You may not realise that you do. But that person who never has their glasses, ...
06/08/2026

Do you know someone who struggles to read?

You may not realise that you do.

But that person who never has their glasses, or a pen, or is just rushing off, too busy t fill in the form, might have trouble with reading.

We offer free, one to one, confidential coaching for adults who want to learn to read through 80 groups across England.

If you know someone who would like to learn to read, maybe you can help them make a phone call that could change everything.

04/08/2026

Shane and his Read Easy Birmingham South West coach recently featured on BBC Midlands.

Shane shared how he has gone from feeling awkward about his struggle with reading to enjoying it, gaining more confidence, exploring his creativity and reading with his son.

Thank you Shane for being so willing to share your story and inspiring other adults who might want to learn to read.

And if hearing from Read Easy Birmingham South West's volunteers has inspired you, there are plenty of opportunities to help all the other 'Shanes' we know are out there.

Link in the bio to learn more about Shane and how you could be part of Read Easy.,

03/08/2026

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