Dyslexia Assessments – Summer Promo
Coming soon! Summer promotion £35 off full price assessments, check back here from 19th June for further details including timeframes, eligibility criteria and promo code.
Could 2026/2027 be your year for a career change?
Could 26/27 be the year you change careers by qualifying as a specialist dyslexia teacher?
Start your journey now.
Take your skills to the next level and make a difference to students with dyslexia by studying our Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with Dyslexia/SpLDs!
This course could start your new career!
✅ Hands-on, expert, face-to-face training
✅ No degree required
✅ Make a real difference in learners’ lives
A Helen Arkell Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with Dyslexia/SpLDs can open up a range of specialist and rewarding career paths, especially in education and support roles.
If you’re passionate about supporting learners, this course is for you!
Teach. Inspire. Empower.
Train with us & change lives. Apply today!
Spring Appeal 2026
This Spring, we’re asking for your help.
Can you join our circle of supporters who can make dyslexia help accessible to all.
Every day, children and adults turn to us for life‑changing dyslexia support. By joining our circle of monthly supporters, you make sure no one is left behind.
Your monthly gift keeps our work running, every single day.
How your donation helps
A regular gift helps us provide assessments, specialist tuition, learning resources and advice to people of all ages, when they need it most.
Your donation will strengthen the charity from the ground up, giving us the resilience, flexibility and the stability we need to support every learner who walks through our doors.
It also allows us to put your support to work where it’s needed most, so we can respond quickly when families require urgent help.
Why become a monthly supporter?
You create stability. Regular donations help us plan ahead and say “yes” to more families in need.
You change lives.“The assessment changed everything for our family. We finally felt understood.”
You keep the wheels turning. Your support helps us deliver our services.
Can you help us this Spring?
A little each month makes a big difference. Your monthly gift supports the whole charity, helping every part of our work.
By giving from £5, £10, £20 or any amount that feels right to you, you help us nurture confidence, self‑belief, and lifelong learning – building strength from the ground up for every learner and for the charity itself.
If you can donate, please visit our Just Giving Campaign here.
Sign up to the London Landmarks Half Marathon in 2027 and run for Dyslexia!
Run the London Landmarks Half Marathon in 2027 for Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity.
Explore iconic sights like Big Ben and St Paul’s on a unique closed-road route through central London and help us raise funds for people with dyslexia.
Whether you’re running for a personal challenge, to beat your personal best or supporting dyslexia, the London Landmarks Half Marathon promises an inspiring and memorable experience in one of the world’s greatest cities.
Royal Parks Half Marathon – Waitlist Open
We are now operating a waitlist for places in the popular Royal Parks Half Marathon this October.
Help support people with dyslexia and raise funds for us on Sunday 11th October 2026.
Sign up and support a great cause!
Financial Support for Dyslexia Assessments in Wiltshire
We have a limited amount of bursary funding available for dyslexia assessments in the Wiltshire area.
This is available for those aged between 8 and 25 who live in Wiltshire.
If you need financial support for an assessment and live in the county this is time limited, so please apply for an assessment before 5th June.
Please find more information on our assessments page here.
Please note all applications for bursary support are now open until Friday 5th June 2026.
Tesco Stronger Starts
We’ve been successful in six more areas with Tesco Stronger Starts!
This scheme gives community projects grants of up to £1,500, and Tesco customers can now vote for Helen Arkell in the following areas:
Princes Risborough
Petersfield
Pulborough
Chichester
Eastleigh
Fareham
Voting runs from 28 April – 31 JulyEvery blue token for Helen Arkell in these Tesco stores is a vote to help decide how much funding we receive.
Through this project, we’ll provide specialist dyslexia training to teachers and teaching assistants in local schools across these areas.
This training supports not only current pupils, but many more children throughout each teacher’s career.
Pop a blue token in the box the next time you’re in store!
Trustee Wanted
Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity is looking for a new trustee with fundraising or income generation experience to join our Board.
You’ll help guide our charity and manage and oversee our work. Most importantly, you will support our mission to remove barriers for people with dyslexia by providing expert, personal and life-changing support.
If you are passionate and enthusiastic about our charity, and want to put your fundraising expertise to good use, we want to hear from you!
This is a voluntary role requiring about 8-12 days a year.
Please send your application to julieb@helenarkell.org.uk, including your CV and a short statement outlining your interest.
We’re Recruiting!
Fundraising and Communications Manager
We are looking for an experienced fundraising and communications manager with a strong track record of income generation and communications expertise.
A collaborative approach and commitment to Helen Arkell’s values is essential. You will be confident using digital technologies to support your work and have the ability to lead and deliver a fundraising strategy. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable stewarding donors and making financial asks.
Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.
Find out more here.
Two Fundraising Challenges to Support People with Dyslexia
This year, we’re inviting supporters to take on not one, but two incredible obstacle events, helping children and adults with dyslexia access the specialist support they urgently need.
Take on the Ultimate Tough Mudder Challenge
Ready to dive into the muddiest, mightiest adventure around? Tough Mudder is the ultimate obstacle experience, built for teamwork, laughter and plenty of dirt. With no competition and no timing, it’s all about supporting your teammates to conquer the course and proudly earn the world‑famous orange headband.
Every participant receives:
- 🏅 Finishers Medal
- 👕 Finisher Shirt
- 🎽 Finishers Headband
- 🅿️ Free Parking
Search by postcode to find a Tough Mudder near you, then take part for a brilliant cause!
Bounce Your Way Through the Inflatable 5k
The Inflatable 5k, the world’s BIGGEST and most EPIC inflatable obstacle course, is coming to locations across the country. Expect giant inflatables, huge slides and plenty of giggles as you jump, bounce and slide your way to the finish.
Perfect for families, friends or solo adventurers – read more here!
- Children aged 5–15 can take part with a paying participating adult.
- Courses are available nationwide — simply search by postcode to find your nearest event.
By taking part in either challenge, you’ll be helping to empower people with dyslexia, funding assessments, tuition, and life‑changing support for those who need it most. Every step, slide and splash of mud helps transform lives.
Sign up today—and be a hero for people with dyslexia!
