01/06/2026
Two of our amazing volunteers, Helen and Julie, met with a couple of our great supporters recently. We are self-funding and rely on donations, grants and fundraising events to support our work. Many thanks 😊
A huge thank you to our Ambassador, Ged Kennedy, for visiting Read Easy Telford and Shropshire East , alongside Victoria Lawson from Pave Aways Ltd to see the remarkable impact of the Pave Aways Community Fund.
Through a grant from the fund, Read Easy is supporting seven adults in Wellington to learn to read, opening doors to greater confidence, improved employment prospects and brighter futures.
Read Easy provides free, confidential one-to-one reading coaching for adults using trained volunteer reading coaches and the highly effective Turning Pages programme. Sessions often continue over a number of months, giving learners the time and support they need to make lasting progress.
During the visit, Helen and Julie from Read Easy shared some truly inspiring stories, including:
• A mum who can now write her own shopping list
• A 79-year-old grandfather determined to read to his grandchildren
• A factory worker learning to read health and safety signs at work
These stories are a powerful reminder that literacy is far more than a practical skill. It builds confidence, independence and connection, while creating new opportunities in education and employment.
Delivered in partnership with Shropshire Community Foundation, the £15,000 Pave Aways Community Fund was established to support organisations helping local people in Wellington improve their prospects and realise their potential.
