At Chapter One, we transform children's futures with one-to-one reading support at the time when they need it the most.
What We Do
We offer 1:1 reading support for children that need it, as well as a free online library with lots of stories!
Transforming children’s futures
Take a look at our impact in the UK since we were launched in 2018.
Our thousands of online reading volunteers (active in three countries!) already make up the world's largest virtual reading programme for children. And we’re still growing.
21,155
No. of volunteer reading hours 2023-24
8,555
Number of children supported since 2018
95%
95% of teachers and 97% of volunteers would recommend our programme to a colleague (Survey 2023-24)
Latest News
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Chapter One to launch in Warrington in January 2026
We are launching in Warrington in January 2026, thanks to support from Sellafield Ltd, Amentum, Mott Macdonald and Cavendish Nuclear!Find out more
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Chapter One, Thakeham and Bumblebee Conservation Trust launch new children's book
New collaboration launches 'Bella the Bee Saves the Day' at Ore Village Primary Academy in Hastings, East SussexFind out more
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Making reading a shared national mission
We're thrilled to support the National Year of Reading 2026Find out more
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Partner, Volunteer and School Recognition Awards 2025
Celebrating our corporate partners, volunteers and schools!Find out more
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Volunteers' Week 2025
Celebrating our online reading volunteers and the impact they have on the future of young readers all over the UKFind out more
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MP sees Chapter One in action at Eastbourne school
Josh Babarinde MP celebrates the power of volunteering at Roselands Infants' ahead of Volunteers' WeekFind out more
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Chapter One celebrates World Book Day 2025 by sharing reading journeys
Chapter One is joining World Book Day® on 6 March to highlight the importance of helping children develop a lifelong habit of reading for pleasureFind out more
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Chapter One launches 2023-24 Impact Report
Our 2023-24 Impact Report measures our impact across five key outcomes for childrenFind out more
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Businesses find a new way to boost children’s literacy in Birmingham
Literacy charity Chapter One has launched its unique Online Reading Volunteers Programme in primary schools in the Birmingham and Solihull areaFind out more
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Chapter One wins Enabling Technology Award at the Social Value Awards
At Chapter One, we have found a way to use technology to enable human connection and deliver social value in areas of deprivationFind out more
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Businesses invited to join Chapter One's literacy expansion in Keighley, Bradford
Chapter One has been supporting primary schools in Bradford since 2018 and is excited to be expanding into Keighley this academic yearFind out more
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Big Give Christmas Challenge 2024 - one donation, twice the impact!
Chapter One to take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2024 to raise £10,000 in one week!Find out more
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Take 10 to Read for World Mental Health Day 2024
Chapter One team members share how 'taking 10' to read supports their mental wellbeingFind out more
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Back to school: Chapter One's reading mission
Chapter One is expanding its reach in 2024-25, providing more reading support to more children across the countryFind out more
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Partner, Volunteer and School Recognition Awards 2024
Celebrating our corporate partners, volunteers and school partners!Find out more
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Volunteers’ Week 2024
For Chapter One, the week is a real celebration of our 2,700 online reading volunteers and the impact they have on the future of young readersFind out more
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One donation, twice the impact!
Chapter One to take part in The Childhood Trust’s Champions for Children campaignFind out more
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Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation and Chapter One announce winner of story competition
Winning story on the theme of bringing people together through food is added to the Chapter One Global Free LibraryFind out more
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Chapter One and Governors for Schools: Unlock Opportunities for Social Impact in Education
Join us on 5 June for a collaborative webinar showcasing how companies can leverage volunteering to deliver socio-economic impact!Find out more
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Volunteering boosts productivity and employee wellbeing
New research estimates that employee volunteering leads to productivity gains worth at least £4.6bn pa and is the key to boosting employee wellbeingFind out more
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Read Your Way for World Book Day 2024
Chapter One team members show that every reader is different, and there’s no right or wrong way to enjoy readingFind out more
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World Book Day 2024 - a dive into Doncaster
World Book Day promotes reading for pleasure, offering every child and young person the opportunity to have a book of their ownFind out more
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Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation and Chapter One story competition
Sodexo employees use paid volunteering time to craft a children's story on the theme of Bringing People Together Through FoodFind out more
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Chapter One launches 2022-23 Impact Report
2022-23 was a milestone year for Chapter One as we worked to transform children’s futures with 1:1 online reading supportFind out more
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Chapter One launches corporate partnership levels
Our Platinum, Gold and Silver partnerships recognise significant levels of commitment to the Chapter One Online Reading Volunteers ProgrammeFind out more
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Webinar: What's the true measure of social impact?
Watch back our webinar marking World Youth Skills DayFind out more
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Chapter One to launch in Manchester in September
130 children across 13 classrooms in Manchester and Rochdale to be paired with our online reading volunteersFind out more
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Chapter One partnership with Sellafield featured on BBC News
Exciting news coverage of our ground-breaking project to help Cumbrian children have the reading skills they need to fulfil their potential in lifeFind out more
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Partner spotlight
20 Minutes With... Chapter One on the GRAHAM podcast
GRAHAM employees tune in to how their company supports school children in disadvantaged communities learn to readFind out more
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Chapter One comes to Cumbrian schools!
Our highly collaborative partnership with Programme and Project Partners (PPP) in Cumbria has enabled us to launch in a new region in record timeFind out more
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Chapter One Launches Global Free Library
Chapter One has created an online collection of stories and materials that celebrate the world’s diversityFind out more
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Celebrating the first term of Chapter One reading, and some ‘Meet and Greets’!
“The excitement and joy the session brought to this child were breathtaking!” - deputy head, Bruce Grove Primary SchoolFind out more
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Teacher spotlight
Teacher spotlight on David Taylor, year 1 teacher at Horton Grange Primary School, Bradford
"I think the volunteers should know just how much of a difference they are making to these children’s lives."Find out more
