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Support Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity at Fleet Half Marathon 2025

Take Part in the Fleet Half Marathon and Support Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity!

Are you ready to lace up your running shoes and take on a challenge? The Fleet Half Marathon is just around the corner! This fantastic event is the perfect springboard for the London Marathon or other spring races. With its fairly flat course and cheering crowds along the route, it promises a memorable experience for every runner.

📅 When? March 16th, 2024
📍 Where? Fleet, Hampshire

Why Run with Team Helen Arkell?

By taking part in the Fleet Half Marathon, you’ll be running for more than just the finish line – you’ll be helping us support children, young people, and adults with dyslexia. Every step you take will help change lives! Here’s how you can get involved:

Secure your charity spot today!

A £20 non-refundable deposit secures your place.
Commit to raising a minimum sponsorship of £100 to make a real difference.
Register now!

As part of Team Helen Arkell, you’ll receive:

A personalised Helen Arkell technical top to wear with pride.
Expert support and advice to help you prepare.
A team cheering you on every step of the way!

Don’t miss out – register for a charity place now and start your journey with Team Helen Arkell.

Have Your Own Place?

If you’ve already secured your own place in the race, we’d still love to have you on Team Helen Arkell! There’s no minimum sponsorship requirement – just raise as much as you can, and we’ll support you along the way. Every penny counts!

Important Details

All participants must be 17 years or older on race day.
For more information about the race itself, visit the Fleet Half Marathon website.

Join Us Today!

Whether you’re chasing a personal best, running for a personal reason, or simply want to be part of an incredible community event, the Fleet Half Marathon is the place to be this March. Let’s make a difference together – join Team Helen Arkell and help us create brighter futures for people with dyslexia.

Register for your charity place now: https://helenarkell.org.uk/events/fleet-half-marathon-2025/

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at enquiries@helenarkell.org.uk or by calling 01252 792 400

Thank you for your support!

By Marcy Rice|2024-12-10T09:22:51+00:00December 9th, 2024|Fundraising news, Latest news, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Invitation to our Christmas Drinks evening

We would love you to join us for our annual Christmas Drinks evening when we celebrate the work of the charity during the last year.

Come and enjoy drinks and nibbles with our friends and colleagues while having a look around the Farnham Centre.

This is our chance to catch up and to say a heartfelt thank you for the support you’ve given us over the last 12 months.

Where: 24 West Street, Farnham GU9 7DR

When: Thursday, 28 November from 6 to 8 pm

Please let us know you are coming along by emailing events@helenarkell.org.uk

See you there!

By Helen Arkell|2024-10-30T12:59:16+00:00October 30th, 2024|Fundraising news|0 Comments

Goals for Good: Community Spirit Shines as Farnham FC Hosts Dyslexia Awareness Week Charity Game

On Saturday, October 12th, Farnham FC took on Southall FC in a memorable match that united local football fans for an important cause: supporting dyslexia awareness. Held as part of Dyslexia Awareness Week 2024, the charity match successfully raised £100 for the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity, which will go on to help many more individuals with dyslexia through support, resources, and advocacy.

This year’s Dyslexia Awareness Week theme, “What’s Your Story?” resonated deeply throughout the event, drawing football fans and community members together to share stories, raise awareness, and celebrate the vital work done by Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity.

Victoria Brighton, Individual Giving Officer at Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity, expressed gratitude for the community’s support. “We’re deeply grateful to Farnham FC and all the supporters who came together to raise awareness and funds for dyslexia on the day,” she said. “Every contribution helps us continue our mission of supporting individuals with dyslexia.”

The match at Farnham FC was part of a series of events organized for Dyslexia Awareness Week (October 7-13). Other highlights included community gatherings at The Shed in Bordon and the Tes SEND Show in London. The week of activities culminated on October 13th with the Royal Parks Half Marathon in London, where six inspiring runners took on the challenge to raise essential funds for the charity.

By Marcy Rice|2024-12-09T16:16:02+00:00October 29th, 2024|Fundraising news|0 Comments

Half-term ceramics workshop

Seen The Unseen: Ceramics

Join us for this half-term workshop led by UCA Surrey Galleries in collaboration with 318 Ceramics and in association with the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity.

The project aims to develop awareness of invisible disabilities, specifically dyslexia. Generously funded by Farnham Town Council Grants for school holiday activities.

The workshops invite students, families, and friends to create clay discs textured with marks reflecting the achievements and occupations of people with dyslexia. The discs will have the names and occupations of these individuals stamped on them. Some discs will have no marks to represent those who are still unaware they have dyslexia.

The project will consist of five 3-hour making workshops for families in Farnham over the October half-term holiday. 318 Ceramics will provide expert ceramic tuition and guidance for the workshops, fire and glaze the works, and produce the final wall hanging.

The clay discs developed during the workshops will culminate in the creation of a dyslexia art installation to be displayed at the entrance of the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity for students, young people, families and everyone in Farnham to enjoy.

Book your free place here: Booking form

Dates: 28^th October – 1^st November 2024

Workshop Locations:

Monday 28 – Tuesday 29 October, 10am-1pm at UCA
Wednesday 30 – Thursday 31 October ,10am-1pm at Helen Arkell Centre Courtyard, (weather permitting; wet weather contingency – UCA, with signage and re-direction to UCA)
Friday 1 November, 10am-1pm at 318 Ceramics

Cost: The event is FREE open to all students and families

Workshop facilitators: 318 Ceramics tutors Kathy Mason & Sian Van Driel

UCA Surrey Galleries Curator: Dr Loucia Manopoulou

For further information, please contact gallery@uca.ac.uk

By Helen Arkell|2024-12-09T16:18:16+00:00October 22nd, 2024|Fundraising news|0 Comments

Co-op Local Community Fund

Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity is delighted to be part of the Co-op Local Community Fund initiative.

With the help of Co-op members, we’ll be able to offer free specialist dyslexia assessments, tuition and courses for disadvantaged children and young people to build skills, confidence and self-esteem.

Please choose us to help unlock their potential!

You can choose us as your charity no matter where you are in the UK

To find out more about our project and to choose us as your cause, click here: Local Community Fund

If you aren’t a Co-op member, you can find out about joining here:

Co-op Membership – Membership that makes a difference – Co-op

Thank you for your support and help.

By Helen Arkell|2024-10-29T10:17:45+00:00October 21st, 2024|Fundraising news|0 Comments

Thank you to our fantastic Royal Parks Half Marathon team!

We want to say a huge thank you to the amazing Helen Arkell team for being part of this year’s Royal Parks Half Marathon.

After weeks of training in all weathers, they joined 16,000 runners on a route through 4 of the beautiful Royal Parks, passing many iconic London landmarks on the way.

Our runners were incredible, and we loved seeing them wearing Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity’s name with pride as they crossed the finish line.

Congratulations to Ceri, Joanna, Peter, Alice, Jack and Chris!

As well as flying the flag for dyslexia, they have raised an incredible £4,140 so far!

You can still donate to their fundraising efforts here: Royal Parks Half 2024

If you would like to join our 2025 team, please email events@helenarkell.org.uk

By Helen Arkell|2024-10-29T10:17:53+00:00October 18th, 2024|Fundraising news|0 Comments

Dyslexia Awareness Week 2024 – What’s your Story?

Monday 7th October – Sunday 13th October 2024

We are counting down to Dyslexia Awareness Week in October. This is the week in the year where we go even further to help people understand what dyslexia is, that there is effective support available and to explain the up and down-sides of having dyslexia. If you can join us, we would love it!

The theme of this year’s Dyslexia Awareness Week is What’s Your Story?

Look out for posts on our social media pages and for ways you can get involved.

Could you help spread the word about dyslexia?

Dyslexia brings unique strengths. What’s your story of thriving with dyslexia? We would really love it if you wanted to share your own dyslexia story with us. How about sending a short video no longer than one minute. Look out for others’ films during the week on our social media channels.

You can use your mobile phone and let our community know what makes you a champion for dyslexia!

Share Your Dyslexia Story!

Show us how you have overcome your dyslexia or are working to succeed. Send a 1-minute video about your unique journey.

Email to: events@helenarkell.org.uk
Share on social media: #DAW24, #Dyslexia, #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek, #WhatsYourStory and tag us in!

Be Helen’s Hero!

Share your story or take on a challenge!

Could you fundraise during #DAW24 week and become one of Helen’s Heroes?

To launch the celebration of our heroes we are asking our supporters to tell us your story or do something challenging for dyslexia.

Have you done something amazing for dyslexia? Have you overcome a battle and feel like you have found strategies to cope with your dyslexia?

Some Fun Fundraising Ideas to get you started:

Sponsored run or walk
Board game marathon
Bake sale
Quiz night
Skydive or wing walk
Treasure Hunt
Silent auctions
School or office dress-up days!

Your fundraising will help even more people with dyslexia make sense of their life. All our heroes will receive a certificate and a place in our hall of fame on our website. Let’s help people with dyslexia know we are proud to share awareness.

Contact: fundraising@helenarkell.org.uk

Support our Royal Parks Half Marathon team

Our magnificent Royal Parks Half Marathon runners are taking part in this race on Sunday 13 October, which is also the last day of Dyslexia Awareness Week. A great final flourish to cap off a week of raising awareness and understanding for dyslexia!

Good luck to all who are taking part! Support them here: Royal Parks Half Marathon 2024 – JustGiving

If you have any questions, email the team on events@helenarkell.org.uk.

Thank you!

Watch this space for DAW 24 updates or sign up for our e-newsletter.

By Marcy Rice|2024-10-29T10:18:03+00:00October 9th, 2024|Fundraising news|0 Comments

Rotary Club of Farnham – Lunch, Talking and Donations!

A Heartfelt Thank You to the Rotary Club of Farnham for Their Generous Donation

On Thursday, 25th July, we were honoured to be invited to lunch with Jon Curtis and Jacqui Priddle from the Rotary Club of Farnham. Our Head of Fundraising, Hazel, attended to speak to the club about Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity and the services we provide to those affected by dyslexia, including children, adults, parents, and educators.

The Rotary Club of Farnham generously presented us with a donation of £2,000! This incredible amount will go a long way in supporting many people who come in contact with our charity through their journey with dyslexia.

The Club have supported Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity for many years, and we are incredibly grateful for their continued support. Their generosity enables us to continue our mission of empowering those with dyslexia to thrive in education, the workplace and beyond.

We want to say a big thank you to everyone at the Rotary Club of Farnham. Together, we are making a real difference in the lives of so many individuals, families and schools.

If you’d like to learn more about how you can support Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity, please visit our get involved page or contact our fundraising team directly by emailing fundraising@helenarkell.org.uk . Every contribution, big or small, helps us to continue our vital work.

By Marcy Rice|2024-10-29T10:18:11+00:00September 24th, 2024|Fundraising news|0 Comments

Good luck to our Royal Parks Half 2024 runners!

During Dyslexia Awareness Week, our amazing Royal Parks Half Marathon team are taking part in the race in central London on Sunday 13 October.

By taking on this challenge they are not only raising funds for people with dyslexia but raising awareness too.

Good luck to Chris, Alice, Peter, Ceri, Caroline, Jack and Joanna!

We’ll be there cheering you on!

Please support their incredible efforts and help them get to the finish line!

By Marcy Rice|2024-10-29T10:18:19+00:00September 24th, 2024|Fundraising news|0 Comments

Theo Paphitis Charitable Trust Clay Shoot 2024

Fundraising Success at Theo Paphitis Charitable Trust Clay Shoot 2024

On Tuesday, June 25th, 2024, our fundraising team had the pleasure of attending the Theo Paphitis Charitable Trust Clay Shoot 2024, a fantastic event dedicated to raising vital funds for several worthy causes, including Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity, British Dyslexia Association, CoppaFeel!, and Starlight Children’s Foundation UK.

The event was a success, bringing together members of the Theo Paphitis Retail Group to support all 4 charities. The collective enthusiasm and generosity raised around £60,000! This amazing total will be shared between the charities, including Helen Arkell, helping us to continue our essential work in changing and improving the lives of people with dyslexia.

We want to say a big thank you to everyone at the Theo Paphitis Charitable Trust for their amazing support and dedication. It was such a memorable and impactful day.

By Marcy Rice|2024-10-29T10:18:48+00:00July 18th, 2024|Fundraising news|0 Comments

Monday 7th October – Sunday 13th October 2024

Could you help spread the word about dyslexia?

Share Your Dyslexia Story!

Be Helen’s Hero!

Some Fun Fundraising Ideas to get you started:

Support our Royal Parks Half Marathon team

Thank you!

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