Reading for Pleasure funding | Letters and Sounds

Funded by the money earned in royalties and foreign sales of the late Siobhan Dowd’s books, this Trust focuses on supporting disadvantaged readers and encouraging Reading for Pleasure. Schools who are awarded grants get the chance to take a group of children to a local bookshop (preferably an independent bookseller) to select books. [...] It is also well-worth connecting with local businesses to see if they are able to make any donations of books or funds which could be used to purchase texts. I would especially recommend getting in touch with companies linked your local area such as those with offices or sites close to your school. I have previously had success in applying for a grant from the Ford Britain Trust, while teaching at school in Dagenham close to their factory. [...] The Foyle School Library Scheme provides the opportunity for state-funded schools in the UK to apply for between £2,000 and £10,000. If successful, the majority of the funding should be spent on physical books for the library, but the Foundation will also consider contributions towards library software and furniture.