Bookmark Reading Charity
Non-profit organisation for children's reading
- 101-200 employees
- B2C
- 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. And the 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.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Leadership
Emily Jack
(CEO)Emily initially joined the Bookmark team as the Head of Schools in 2022, becoming CEO in 2023. Prior to this, they founded Kings Tutor and served as a Board Member of the CPD Panel/Director at The Tutors' Association.