Every donation large or small helps us continue our work across Derby and Derbyshire.

Your generosity can make a real difference:

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£2 a month helps provide refreshments for a Shared Reading group session.

£5 a month supports the printing and materials for new reading packs.

£10 a month funds volunteer training and resources to start a new community group.

£25 a month helps us deliver Shared Reading in a care home or hospital ward.

Make a one-off donation here 
Set up a monthly donation here
(via secure PayPal link)

Whatever you can give, thank you, it all helps us reach more people, reduce loneliness, and support wellbeing through the power of stories.

Your Support in Action

“We ran a bake sale in the office and raised enough to fund a month of Shared Reading sessions in a local care home, knowing we’ve helped people feel less isolated is an amazing feeling.”
-- Workplace Fundraiser

“I did a sponsored read with my children. It was such a fun way to support something we all love.”
-- Individual Fundraiser

Every donation, every event, and every act of kindness helps us bring connection, comfort, and conversation to more people.

Fundraise or Donate

Help us share the joy of reading and change lives through connection, conversation, and community.

Shared Reading is only possible thanks to the generosity of our funders, partners, and supporters. Every pound raised helps us bring people together to read, reflect, and feel less alone.

Whether you’re an individual taking on a personal challenge, a school or business choosing us as your charity of the year, or a community group organising a fundraising event, your support makes a real difference.

Why Your Support Matters

When you support Shared Reading, you’re helping us:

Run free, inclusive reading groups in libraries, cafés, hospitals, care homes, and community venues.

Train and support volunteers who bring warmth, empathy, and connection to every session.

Provide resources, refreshments, and reading materials for participants.

Reach people who feel isolated or lonely, giving them space to connect and belong.

“Shared Reading has been a lifeline. It gives me something to look forward to each week and helps me feel part of the world again.”
-- Shared Reading participant

Ways to Support Us

Fundraise for Shared Reading

There are so many creative ways to raise money:

Host a cake sale or book-themed quiz

Take on a sponsored silent read

Organise a readathon or coffee morning

Run a marathon or sponsored walk

Whatever you decide, we’ll support you every step of the way with:
 

A downloadable Fundraising Pack (for individuals or organisations)

A Shared Reading T-shirt(s) to wear for your event 

Social media shout-outs to celebrate your efforts

A thank-you certificate for you or your team

Opportunities to see how your fundraising helps change lives

Download the Individual Fundraising Pack Here
Download the Organisational Fundraising Pack Here

Charity of the Year & Corporate Giving

If your organisation would like to support us through corporate fundraising, payroll giving, or a charity partnership, we’d love to hear from you.

We’ll work with you to create a partnership that fits your goals, whether that’s through staff fundraising challenges, matched giving, team volunteering, or sponsoring one of our Shared Reading groups.

As a fundraising partner, your organisation will receive:

Recognition across our website and social media channels

Opportunities to visit and experience a Shared Reading group in action

Impact updates and stories to share with your teams or customers

An invitation to our annual Shared Reading celebration event

Download our Corporate Fundraising Pack here