On 13 August Neil Baverstock kicked off his cycle ride from Land’s End to John o’Groats to raise money for Reading Force.
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On 13 August Neil Baverstock kicked off his cycle ride from Land’s End to John o’Groats to raise money for Reading Force.
Read moreFor ten years Reading Force has encouraged Forces families with children of all ages to share books during deployments and with wider family members, building bridges with books and stories across distance and providing valuable common ground.
Read moreHear key speakers and real-life stories, and a short talk from author Sir Michael Morpurgo, best-selling author of over 150 books, on the value of reading in forming and maintaining connections, followed by a reading from one of his books.
Read moreThis new project aims to affirm community, reduce social isolation and improve mental-wellbeing within the veteran community in Northern Ireland.
Read moreThe Times Higher Education Awards, known as ‘The Oscars’ in the sector, are the biggest celebration of higher education in the UK, recognising outstanding work and activity across universities and its impact in society.
Read moreThis Sky film documents what it’s like for Katie and Sophie when their father is deployed, how they’ve used Reading Force to stay connected with him, and how they have enjoyed connecting through shared reading together at home during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Read moreOur FREE initiative is available to those serving, reservist, veteran, injured – as well as the divorced/separated partners and children of Services personnel.
Read moreReading Force, the shared reading charity for serving and ex-serving personnel and their families, has received a grant of £12,900 to reach and support 6,000 veterans based in Scotland, throughout 2020, inviting them to participate in the ‘read and chat’ initiative proven to help improve communication within families.
Read moreThe Point of Light award acknowledges volunteers who make a difference in society. It is administered by the Prime Minister’s office, in collaboration with the Department for Culture Media and Sport. Reading Force are proud to announce that its founder Alison Baverstock has been recognised.
Read moreA Kingston University and Reading Force seminar to help trainee teachers and more experienced educators understand the needs of Armed Forces’ children as they progress through the school system has been hailed by a senior Government policy advisor
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📢The government has launched a review into the impact of the pre-2000 ban on homosexual personnel in the military.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here