News from the Fundraising team at Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity.
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!
Tesco Stronger Starts
Trustee Wanted
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.
Introducing our TCS London Marathon 2026 runners
Our amazing runners are taking on the incredible challenge of the London Marathon, proudly flying the flag for Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity. Each of them is putting their heart into every step of the 26.2 miles, helping us change the lives of children and adults with dyslexia.
You can be part of their journey. Support our London Marathon fundraisers by donating, sharing their stories, or cheering them on. Every contribution helps ensure no one with dyslexia is left behind
We’re delighted to introduce this year’s inspiring team of runners:
Celebrating our Paris Marathon 2026 heroes
We’re proud to have an extraordinary team of runners taking on the the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris for Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity. Their passion and determination reflect our mission to ensure that every child and adult with dyslexia gets the support they need.
Join them on their journey. Every donation, share, or message of encouragement helps them go that little bit further—and creates a lasting impact for people with dyslexia.
Here are the remarkable individuals running for us in Paris this year:
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!
National Lottery Community Fund Boosts Dyslexia Support for Disadvantaged Children and Adults
We’re delighted to share that Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity has been awarded £19,966 from The National Lottery Community Fund to support our project “Dyslexia Specialist Support for Disadvantaged People”.
Thanks to the nation’s National Lottery players, we’ll be able to provide one‑to‑one specialist support to disadvantaged children and adults who struggle with reading, writing and related learning difficulties — helping build skills, confidence and long‑term independence.
Head of Fundraising at Helen Arkell, Hazel Radnor, says: “This funding means we can reach even more people who urgently need specialist help but are unable to access it due to financial barriers.”
We can’t wait to get started and will share updates, stories and successes as the project unfolds.
💙 Thank you, National Lottery players!
Nordomatic’s Southeastern Team Supports Helen Arkell as 2026 Charity of the Year
We are delighted to have been chosen as Nordomatic’s Charity of the Year for 2026.
We greatly appreciate this support and look forward to working collaboratively with their organisation to raise awareness and help more individuals with dyslexia throughout the year ahead.
Nordomatic is a long‑established leader in smart building technology and Building Management Systems (BMS), founded in 1967 and now operating across Europe. Often described as “The Brain of the Building,” Nordomatic combines deep technical expertise with innovative digital solutions to help organisations manage buildings more effectively. With a large team across more than 30 offices, they play a significant role in driving the transition to smarter, greener, and more efficient built environments.
We are delighted that their divisional team in London and the Southeast will be fundraising for us and thrilled to hear so many at Nordomatic love to take part in exciting challenges for charity.
This June some of the Nordomatic team will be taking part in the London to Brighton bike ride for Helen Arkell. If you are nearby, why not cheer them on as they cross the finish line near the Pier on Maderia Drive at Brighton Seafront on Sunday 21 June 2026.
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If you’d like to help Nordomatic, a JustGiving fundraiser is available for donations to our cause: https://www.justgiving.com/page/nordomatic2026
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