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.
26,920
No. of volunteer reading hours 2025-26
15,617
Number of children supported since 2018
94%
94% of teachers said that Chapter One helped their pupils to feel more confident about reading (Annual Survey, 2025-26)
Latest News
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Two thirds of parents want more time to read with their children - and working adults are ready to help them
New research from Chapter One shows most working adults would volunteer if their employer supported themFind out more
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Partner, Volunteer and School Recognition Awards 2026
Celebrating our corporate partners, volunteers and school partnersFind out more
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Why volunteering matters for children's reading
Chapter One joins three national literacy charities to call for more reading volunteers during the National Year of ReadingFind out more
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Volunteers' Week 2026
3,500 volunteers. 22,300 hours. One very big thank you!Find out more
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Minister sees Chapter One's scalable literacy solution in his Cumbria constituency
Josh MacAlister OBE MP visits Distington Community School to see Chapter One in actionFind out more
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Chapter One welcomes two new author ambassadors
Children's authors Janeen Hayat and Gareth P. Jones support the launch of our One Million Stories by 2030 campaignFind out more
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Chapter One launches One Million Stories by 2030 campaign
Chapter One commits to reaching one million stories shared between our volunteers and children by the end of the decadeFind out more
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Chapter One celebrates World Book Day 2026 and announces ambitious One Million Stories goal
Chapter One joins in the fun with World Book Day® and commits to reading One Million Stories by the end of the decadeFind out more
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Chapter One launches 2024-25 Impact Report
Our 2024-25 Impact Report shares evaluation results from all three of our reading programmes for the first timeFind out more
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Businesses step up to help Warrington children in National Year of Reading
We have launched our Online Reading Volunteers Programme in Warrington!Find out more
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Chapter One's challenge to business as National Year of Reading launches
We're committing to recruit an additional 1,000 volunteers and calling on organisations to 'Go All In' for children's literacy in 2026Find out more
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Chapter One receives £56,250 grant from Cisco Foundation to enhance reading platform
Investment in our platform will help us scale support for children facing disadvantage across the UKFind out more
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Corporate partners rally around literacy as driver of social mobility
Expert panel discussion highlights urgent need for collective action ahead of National Year of Reading 2026Find out more
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Back to school: Chapter One's reading mission for 2025-2026
Back to school with Chapter One! Supporting the National Year of Reading 2026, reaching 3,800 children and expanding to Warrington in 2026Find out more
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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 NuclearFind 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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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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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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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 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
