Waterstone's and Dyslexia Action
Waterstone's and Dyslexia Action: Working together to make reading enjoyable for all.
At Waterstone's, we believe the joy of reading to be one of life's fundamental pleasures which should be able to be enjoyed by all. Waterstone's has supported Dyslexia Action since 2003 as our chosen charity. As the UK's leading bookseller we support Dyslexia Action because we both believe reading to be a vital and life-enhancing skill. Our partnership is a strong match - two organisations committed to encouraging and enabling reading for education and for pleasure.
Our work benefits Dyslexia Action by raising much-needed funds and increasing awareness and understanding of dyslexia. The partnership also encourages recognition of Dyslexia Action and its valuable work.
Our support has included money donated by customers through collecting tins in our stores, proceeds from the sale of a Short Stories book and money raised from our Christmas card sales. A team of our staff ran the Flora London Marathon in aid of Dyslexia Action, and in celebration of the publication of her book 'Strangeland', we worked with acclaimed artist Tracey Emin who generously donated a series of bespoke artworks to our fundraising auction.
We have also produced a resource guide Waterstone's Guide to Books for Young Dyslexic Readers, which is availabile to download here.
Download Waterstone's Guide to Books for Young Dyslexic Readers
Please note: This guide will be updated shortly.
Prices quoted are RRP guidelines only.
Working together to make reading enjoyable for all.
About Dyslexia Action
Dyslexia Action is a national charity and the UK's leading provider of services and support for people with dyslexia and literacy difficulties. It specialises in assessment, teaching and training. It also develops and distributes teaching materials and undertakes research.
Dyslexia Action is the working name of the Dyslexia Institute, created on its merger with the Hornsby International Dyslexia Centre and forming the largest supplier of specialist training in this field.
Dyslexia Action is committed to improving public policy and practice. It partners with schools, LEAs, colleges, universities, employers, voluntary sector organisations and Government to improve the quality and quantity of help for people with dyslexia and specific learning difficulties.
Dyslexia Action services are available through its 26 centres and 160 teaching locations around the UK. Over half a million people benefit from its work each year.
Contact details for Dyslexia Action
Park House, Wick Road, Egham, Surrey TW20 0HH
Tel: 01784 222300
E-mail: info@dyslexiaaction.org.uk
Website: www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk
Registered charity number: 268502
Dyslexia Action is the working name for the Dyslexia Institute
For information about fundraising for Dyslexia Action - at work, home or school visit www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk. Alternatively you can e-mail fundraising@dyslexiaaction.org.uk
Or you can help us to raise further funds for Dyslexia Action, by donating online at: www.justgiving.com/dyslexia.
Download Waterstone's Guide to Books for Young Dyslexic Readers
Prices quoted are RRP guidelines only
