Bookmark Reading Charity

Non-profit organisation for children's reading

Bookmark Reading Charity logo
21-100 employees
  • Education
  • Learning
  • Charity
St. James's, London, UK

Company mission

To change children’s life stories through the joy of reading.

Our take

A slightly alarming one in four children are currently unable to read properly by the time they start secondary school at age 11. The lack in literary skills fuels a whole host of issues as children move through education and even into adulthood.

The Bookmark Reading Charity is a non-profit organisation looking to help combat this growing problem by raising the reading standards of children in primary schools. The charity hosts a plethora of initiatives, namely its 1-1 volunteer reading support sessions and collaborations with schools to cultivate a happy and comprehensive reading culture.

At the end of 2023, Bookmark boasted 157 active school partnerships and over 2000 volunteers for its 1-1 sessions programme. A recent promotion of Emily Jack from Head of Schools to CEO is likely to bring a refreshing outlook toward new adventures for the 2018 founded company. The charity looks set to continue to expand its reach, back by its positive feedback from schools and teachers.

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Freddie

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Benefits

  • 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Half day for employee’s birthday
  • 3 years of service – 1 extra day (total of 26 days)
  • 5 years of service – 2 extra days (total of 27 days)
  • Buy/sell holiday (5 days)
  • Hybrid working - Minimum of two days per week in our office
  • Employee Assistance Helpline
  • Matched pension scheme up to 5%
  • £150 per employee per year for company events, such as Christmas party, team days and lunches
  • Free tea/coffee
  • Charity Worker Discounts
  • Tickets For Good
  • Sabbatical Leave Policy
  • Free yoga sessions
  • Training and career development opportunities

Leadership

Sharon Pindar

(Chair Of The Board Of Trustees)

Previously a Reading Helper at Beanstalk, Director at the ITC Luxury Travel Group and Head of Tax at Siemens plc.