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Bookmark Reading Charity
Non-profit organisation for children's reading
- 21-100 employees
- Education
- Learning
- Charity
- St. James's, London, UK
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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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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
Company values
- We have heart: - We care deeply about what we do; it is our driving force. - We believe in the potential of all children and the power of communities to support them. - We fuel our work with optimism and a positive energy, supporting each other through challenges and celebrating our achievements.
- We are curious: - We are interested and constantly learning so that we can adapt to improve the support we provide. - We ask questions and contribute outside of our specialties to develop great ideas. - We have the courage to challenge the norm in search of a better alternative.
- We are a team: - We work together with our volunteers, schools, partners and supporters. - We embrace diversity and celebrate differing perspectives and backgrounds. - We listen well and communicate clearly to seek understanding and achieve better outcomes.
- We act with integrity: - We are trusted to always keep safeguarding at the heart of what we do. - We are honest and open within our teams and across our communities. - We are professional and hold the highest expectations of ourselves and one another.
- We make it happen: - We work hard – and smart – to fulfil our promises and make an impact. - We are proud of what we have achieved and we know there is always more to do. - We each play an important role in Bookmark’s story and consider how our actions impact the charity’s vision.
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.