Bookmark Reading Charity

Who we are

Bookmark Reading Charity has a very simple vision: we want every child to read. Currently, more than 1 in 4 children leave primary school unable to read well. This disproportionately impacts children from disadvantaged backgrounds, who leave primary school on average a year behind their peers. Through delivery of one-to-one reading programmes, Bookmark aims to meet the needs of children who face the greatest barriers and for whom the benefits of reading can be most transformative. You can help ignite the joy of reading and change a child’s story.  

Our culture and values

We have heart 

We care deeply about what we do; it is our driving force.

We believe in the potential of all children and the power of communities to support them.  

We fuel our work with optimism and a positive energy, supporting each other through challenges and celebrating our achievements. 

We are curious  

We are interested and constantly learning so that we can adapt to improve the support we provide.  

We ask questions and contribute outside of our specialties to develop great ideas.  

We have the courage to challenge the norm in search of a better alternative.  

We are a team 

• We work together with our volunteers, schools, partners and supporters. 
• We embrace diversity and celebrate differing perspectives and backgrounds.  
• We listen well and communicate clearly to seek understanding and achieve better outcomes.

We act with integrity 

We are trusted to always keep safeguarding at the heart of what we do. 

We are honest and open within our teams and across our communities.

We are professional and hold the highest expectations of ourselves and one another.

We make it happen 

We work hard – and smart – to fulfil our promises and make an impact.

We are proud of what we have achieved and we know there is always more to do.

We each play an important role in Bookmark’s story and consider how our actions impact the charity’s vision.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Bookmark is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We aim to create an environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.