News from the Fundraising team at Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity.
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Use your ballot place to run for Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity and turn every mile into life-changing support for people with dyslexia.
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Two years ago, Lowery came home from school devastated after being told by teachers that she would not succeed in life if she didn’t pass her GCSEs in English and Maths.
Lowery had an assessment and took the Helen Arkell summer touch typing course. Her mother believes the assessment helped her get into her secondary school.
Determined to prove her teachers wrong, Lowery and her family focused on her strengths. As she loves making jewellery and keyrings, she started selling her creations at local fairs. Over the past 18 months, Lowery, who is autistic, has grown tremendously in confidence, learning to talk to customers, handle money and understand the basics of running a business, including costs, profit and reinvesting in her venture.
What began as a response to comments has become a wonderful success story, showing that there is more than one path to achievement and that belief, perseverance and opportunity can make all the difference.
Last weekend she kindly gave half the profits from her stall at the Petersfield Community Fair to Helen Arkell; a generous donation to help other children just like her.
Our thanks to Lowery and her family for all their support.
A huge thank you to Theo Paphitis, Ryman, and the wider Theo Paphitis Retail Group (TPRG), with their partners and suppliers, for the annual Theo Pathitis Charitable Trust Clay Shoot 2026 earlier in June.
A record-breaking £100,000 was raised for the four charity partners: Starlight Children’s Foundation– UK, British Dyslexia Association, CoppaFeel! and ourselves.
The event marked a powerful display of generosity and collaboration, with funds raised set to make a meaningful difference to individuals with dyslexia. The Clay Shoot funds will help education professionals access our Supporting Learners CPD Accredited course so they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to support dyslexic learners in the classroom. This helps these learners to access the curriculum, achieve their goals and thrive.
Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity is proud to be part of such a dedicated and impactful initiative.
“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who supported this event,” said Helen Arkell CEO, Julie Bentley. “It is an honour to be part of something that brings real hope and lasting change to the lives of so many. We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you for such an amazing day at the Shoot. TPRG truly are an incredible organisation, and we feel very fortunate to have them as a partner. The amount of money raised, not just at the Shoot, but across all fundraising efforts, is nothing short of inspiring. The difference this makes to organisations like ours cannot be underestimated, and we are deeply grateful for everything they do”.
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.
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!
Voting runs from 28 April – 31 July
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.
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:
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