At 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.
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At 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.
Read moreEvery year the shared reading charity hosts a book giveaway marathon on social media to celebrate World Book Day.
Read moreThe shared reading charity, which encourages military families to share books together, is turning the tables and asking families to put pen to paper and write their own stories.
Read moreOn 13 August Neil Baverstock kicked off his cycle ride from Land’s End to John o’Groats to raise money for Reading Force.
Read moreFor ten years Reading Force has encouraged Forces families with children of all ages to share books during deployments and with wider family members, building bridges with books and stories across distance and providing valuable common ground.
Read moreHear key speakers and real-life stories, and a short talk from author Sir Michael Morpurgo, best-selling author of over 150 books, on the value of reading in forming and maintaining connections, followed by a reading from one of his books.
Read moreThis new project aims to affirm community, reduce social isolation and improve mental-wellbeing within the veteran community in Northern Ireland.
Read moreThe Times Higher Education Awards, known as ‘The Oscars’ in the sector, are the biggest celebration of higher education in the UK, recognising outstanding work and activity across universities and its impact in society.
Read moreThis Sky film documents what it’s like for Katie and Sophie when their father is deployed, how they’ve used Reading Force to stay connected with him, and how they have enjoyed connecting through shared reading together at home during the Covid-19 lockdown.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
