The Case for Support for Reading Friends has been created to help library authorities develop funding applications and engage key stakeholders. Please use, adapt and add local evidence as required to develop briefing papers and proposals. read more
This resource includes the Slides and Workshop Outline from the Engaging with Funders Session on 13 December 2021. 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 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
This one-pager details the impact Reading Friends had in 2021 with a rollout supported by government funding from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
It shows the difference Reading Friends made to those involved. Please download and share. read more
A toolkit has been created to help library staff develop their social prescribing offer. It includes an overview of social prescribing, and guidance on working with partners and Link Workers locally. read more
Library social prescribing offer infographic, customizable for a local service context. read more
Showing how public libraries support the health and wellbeing of communities. read more