£81 billion a year in lost earnings and welfare spending due to low levels of literacy.
Everything changes when you read.
We’re a UK charity with a mission to empower people of all ages to read.
Help change lives through reading
Reading for pleasure and empowerment makes us more aware and informed. It helps us grow our imaginations. It makes us more empathetic and understanding of other people and cultures. It supports our health and wellbeing. It increases our ability to learn new skills. It helps us to communicate our ideas more effectively. It opens doors. It brings joy.
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Our Research
Research and evidence is central to helping us achieve our mission. We speak to people of all ages across the UK to understand how and why they read, the successes and challenges they face and how our work can make a real difference.
1 in 4 children don’t reach the expected level of reading by the age of 11
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Resources for Librarians
Reader Reviews: September 2024
Did you know that we offer free reading group sets of books for groups every month? All we ask for in return are reviews. If…
A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal - Discussion Notes
On the streets of White Roaring, Arthie Casimir is a criminal mastermind and collector of secrets. Her prestigious tearoom transforms into an illegal bloodhouse by…
The Secret of Golden Island by Natasha Farrant - Teaching Resources
*What will two children do to win an island? From Costa-winning author of Voyage of the Sparrowhawk.* Skylar's old friends felt sorry for her but…
Social Media Guide
Reading Groups for Everyone is full of opportunities for reading groups, but publishers are often looking for feedback and reviews in return. They are also…
Latest News
Vacancy: Programme Manager, Skills and Engagement
We are looking for an exceptional project manager to join our Skills and Engagement Team and lead on the development…
Is Reading a Creative Activity?
Do you think you are being creative when you read? Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries set out to answer that…
Welcoming Baroness Sanderson and Maureen Corish to the Board of Trustees
The Reading Agency is delighted to announce the appointment of two new Trustees to its board: Baroness Sanderson of Welton…
Library Facts
Explore key facts about libraries, including the numbers of libraries, the demographics of library users and the outcomes of using libraries.
Reading Facts
We want to create a world where everyone is reading their way to a better life. Explore UK-wide reading statistics and facts.
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