Reading Force, the charity which supports Armed Forces families through shared-reading resources and books, has been awarded funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, delivered via Adferiad Recovery’s Thrive Together programme in Wales.
Read moreThe shared-reading charity has launched its 2025 writing competition and warmly welcomes entries from anyone and everyone in the tri-service community, including spouses and partners, children and young people, serving personnel, and veterans.
Read moreThe charity Reading Force (a Cobseo member) is jointly hosting a conference on 3 November 2025 on the skills and aptitudes of military partners. This will be held at Kingston University.
Read moreReading Force, the UK’s only national shared-reading charity for military families, is delighted to announce its new Gold Level Corporate Sponsor SeaBot Maritime, an innovative provider of learning solutions and maritime consultancy.
Read moreWelcome to the first edition of Reading Force’s newsletter aimed specifically at veteran organisations.
Read moreThis special one-day event on Saturday 8 February is for anyone connected to the military, whether serving, reservist, veteran, or spouse/partner/family member.
Read moreThe shared reading charity prioritises inclusivity and welcomes veterans and their families to participate in supported shared reading activities, including book clubs. Reading and chatting about books, with friends, family or in groups, has been proven to boost empathy, well-being, and reduce isolation.
Read moreReading Force’s Laura Watson and Camille Campbell-Wild collected the bronze award on behalf of the charity for Veteran Group of the Year at the NI Veterans Awards ceremony in Belfast.
Read moreAuthor, publisher, academic, and charity founder, Alison Baverstock, has been awarded an MBE in recognition of her services to military families in the recent King’s Birthday Honours List.
Read moreIf you have had a connection with the military, whether serving, reservist, veteran or you are from a military family, the chances are that your life has been very interesting.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
