This resource contains helpful tips and reminders on how to set up and and deliver a Reading Friends Zoom session, keeping your online group safe and secure, and other important things to consider. read more
This resource contains information and guidance on different possible funding routes for Reading Friends activities. read more
An overview of the Reading Friends offer alongside its impact. read more
This resource discusses how a vision impairment may affect people. It includes information, support and training provided by RNIB. read more
Ideas for a Reading Friends session based on Celia Imrie's novel, 'Not Quite Nice'. This session plan includes a synopsis and questions to be used as conversation starters. read more
A reading guide for Quick Reads short story collection 'A Fresh Start' with questions suited to Reading Friends groups. read more
Older people told Ageing Better in Camden that a Warm Welcome is essential when encouraging people to take part in activities and remain connected in their communities, especially if they have faced loneliness or social isolation.
They gathered ideas, resources and tips to create the Warm… read more
This document gives your library service information to share with commissioners to raise support and funding to cover project costs. It aligns the benefits of Reading Friends with Commissioners’ priorities. If you have received local evaluation summary data from the Reading Friends team, you can… read more
You can use these ground rules as a guide or change as necessary for your group. read more
The reach and impact from 2022-23 of Reading Friends. Please do share. read more
We have created this document to make it as easy as possible for you to promote your own Reading Friends projects. This resource contains information, suggestions, templates and links to resources to help you. read more
This is the agreement for 1 October 2024 – 30 September 2025. Please download and save a copy for your records and share with your Head of Service or CEO. read more