Creating readers with brighter futures
“There’s nothing quite like the thrill of opening a book.”
HM The Queen, Patron of Coram
Every child needs someone who makes reading feel like magic!
97%
of children made progress against age-related reading expectations
94%
of children supported demonstrate improved communication skills
98%
of children supported show improvement to their wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem
How we make a difference
Be the next Beanstalk school
We work with primary, secondary and virtual schools to enable children to grow a love for reading – in turn improving their confidence and well-being, and their attainment across the curriculum. Over the past 50 years, we have developed our expertise in making this happen. Let us help you to reach the children who would benefit from one-to-one support.
Join us as a reading helper
Our trained volunteers are at the heart of what we do. Each week they are in primary schools delivering fun, interactive, reading experiences. They provide one-to-one support to children, giving them the help and encouragement they need to find books that inspire and delight, setting children on a path to become readers for life.
Explore our resources for schools and families
Resources for schools
Explore our resources created for teachers to promote reading for pleasure in the classroom, or to share with parents and carers to encourage families to enjoy reading at home.
Reading at home
Discover reading activities, tips and our Book of the Month picks to help you grow a love of reading at home.
Reading Resources
Book of the Month
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Our partnerships
The Sunday Times 'Get Britain Reading'
Since October 2025, Coram Beanstalk has been the Sunday Times charity partner for their Get Britain Reading campaign.
The National Year of Reading
2026 is the National Year of Reading, a Department of Education initiative led by the National Literacy Trust. Coram Beanstalk is the lead charity partner for the volunteering arm of the campaign.