A charity that partners with 40 schools across the borough to help children who are struggling to read, has been put forward as a candidate for Charity of the Year.
ABC to Read has an army of more than 50 volunteers who are trained and supported to help youngsters find the fun in reading and gain a crucial skill for life, says its nominator.
The charity, set up in 2004, focuses attention on children not entitled to individual help through statutory funding, or from disadvantaged backgrounds and schools in deprived areas.
In Reading, 30 per cent of the problems surrounding weak basis skills and low literary understanding are seen to stem from unaddressed issues at early age.
“ABC to read was established to bridge the gap in our community, giving children from disadvantaged backgrounds a better chance at success,” said the nominator.
The Charity of the Year award, sponsored by Roc Search, recognises ‘a local charity that has made an amazing impact to our community through partnership working with businesses, other charities and the public sector’.
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To nominate a person, business or organisation go to www.porawards.co.uk where there is information on the categories, sponsors and awards.
