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Read Manchester counts on the support of local businesses to help improve literacy levels in the city.
Help us by promoting reading in your workplace, volunteering your time or donating to our mission.
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Almost half of wards in Manchester are seriously vulnerable to literacy problems
Almost half of the wards in Manchester fall in the top 10% of areas for literacy need in the whole country.
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More than a quarter of pupils in Manchester leave primary school unable to read well.
In 2018, 28% of students in Manchester did not reach the expected standard in reading when they left primary school.
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A third of children in Manchester say they only read when they have to
Just 39% of children and young people in Manchester read outside class every day and a third (33%) only read when they have to.
How you can help
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Register to volunteer to support our work in Manchester.Learn more
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We rely on the generous support of individuals, schools, communities and businesses to continue our vital work to transform children’s lives through literacy.Learn more
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Your support is the reason we are able to keep working with disadvantaged families in Manchester. Donate today and help us give even more children the literacy skills to succeed in life.Learn more
Promote reading in your workplace
Reading for just 10 minutes during your break can help you feel calmer and provide a welcome escape from the stresses of your working day.
