The shared reading charity prioritises inclusivity and welcomes veterans and their families to participate in supported shared reading activities, including book clubs. Reading and chatting about books, with friends, family or in groups, has been proven to boost empathy, well-being, and reduce isolation.
Read moreReading Force’s Laura Watson and Camille Campbell-Wild collected the bronze award on behalf of the charity for Veteran Group of the Year at the NI Veterans Awards ceremony in Belfast.
Read moreAuthor, publisher, academic, and charity founder, Alison Baverstock, has been awarded an MBE in recognition of her services to military families in the recent King’s Birthday Honours List.
Read moreIf you have had a connection with the military, whether serving, reservist, veteran or you are from a military family, the chances are that your life has been very interesting.
Read moreAlison founded the Reading Force initiative in 2010 on a shoestring budget in Aldershot, home of the British Army.
Read moreSir Michael Morpurgo spent last Saturday afternoon at the National Army Museum, London, with tri-service military families for a special event organised by the charity Reading Force.
Read moreTom Palmer, the author of 57 children’s books and winner of six literary awards, spent Friday 12 May at Alderwood Senior School in Aldershot talking to Y7 and Y8 pupils from Alderwood and guests from Talavera Junior School and Heath End School.
Read moreIn 2022 the Reading Force charity for military families launched their first ever writing competition – to an incredible response from the military community.
Read moreAt the Soldiering On Awards Gala dinner on Thursday 27 October, Alison Baverstock, received the award at the behest of the judges for expertise in her specialist field and for influence in the Armed Forces Community.
Read moreABF The Soldiers’ Charity is pleased to award a £15,000 grant to Reading Force to help with the charity’s annual running costs.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
