News from the Fundraising team at Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity.

Making Spirits Bright: Santa’s Grotto Launch Brings Joy and Support for Helen Arkell Students

Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity and children from surrounding local schools welcomed Santa and his team of elves to Squires Garden Centre, Badshot Lea, to help cut the ribbon and launch the opening of Santa’s Grotto for 2025!

Children who have benefited from the services of Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity joined from Potters Gate School in Farnham and William Cobbett School Farnham and were the first to meet Father Christmas and his helpers! Each child visited Santa and everyone came away with a special gift.

Squires Garden Centre, Badshot Lea, have chosen Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity as their Charity of the Year this year, and we are thrilled to have their support. As part of this, £1 from every ticket sold for Santa’s Grotto will be donated to Helen Arkell in the New Year. These funds will help us provide life-changing support to more people with dyslexia.

Santa’s Grotto is open until 4pm on Christmas Eve, so there’s lots of time to book your place and visit before Christmas!

To make a booking, please visit their website here. 

 

By |2025-11-25T15:20:34+00:00November 25th, 2025|Fundraising news, Homepage featured, Latest news, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Making Spirits Bright: Santa’s Grotto Launch Brings Joy and Support for Helen Arkell Students

Congratulations Caroline!

Congratulations to our amazing supporter Caroline who successfully completed the New York Marathon earlier this month, raising funds for dyslexia awareness.
This is the second time Caroline has run the marathon, both for ourselves and The Children’s Dyslexia Center of New Jersey.
Caroline completed the course in 4 hours and 47 minutes, inspired by her son George, who is thriving thanks to the support of specialist charities.
And as if one marathon wasn’t enough, Caroline is doing it all again (this side of the pond!) running the London Marathon in April 2026, for Helen Arkell.
She’s truly inspiring!
Read her full story and support her fundraising here 👇
Inspired by Caroline’s story? Take on a challenge for dyslexia!
Visit our events page to find a challenge!
By |2025-11-14T15:07:36+00:00November 14th, 2025|Fundraising news, Homepage featured, Latest news, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Congratulations Caroline!

Haslemere Charities Fair

Helen Arkell will be attending the much-loved Haslemere Charities Fair on Sunday 23rd November. 

The event will run from 10am to 2pm at the Haslemere Hall.

This fun Christmas event is FREE to enter for the public, making it more accessible than ever.

Expect a festive atmosphere filled with handcrafted gifts, homemade cakes, and plenty of opportunities to support local charities, including ourselves. There will be the newly refurbished lounge annexe and café for visitors to enjoy a warm drink and light snacks while browsing.

We’re proud to be part of this community event and look forward to seeing you there!

Pop along and say hi!

 

By |2025-11-10T12:49:32+00:00November 10th, 2025|Fundraising news, Latest news, Shop news, Team blog|Comments Off on Haslemere Charities Fair

Support from Spinach!

We’re incredibly proud to be supported by Spinach! 💚

We are pleased to announce that Spinach, an independent family run small chain of restaurants and shops in East Dulwich and Crystal Palace, is now supporting Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity.

Spinach, whose founder Mel and several team members have dyslexia, have decided to help us following an assessment that one of their team had from Helen Arkell.

As they were only diagnosed as adults, they feel that they spent meant years of feeling “not good enough”… when all they needed was the right support.

Spinach are kindly supporting Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity via donations in their restaurant, helping children get the support they need early on.

If you are in the area, pop in, grab something delicious, and donate if you can.  They also have a Just Giving page: Spinach London is fundraising for Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity

Thank you!

 

 

By |2025-10-21T16:56:39+01:00October 21st, 2025|Fundraising news, Latest news|Comments Off on Support from Spinach!

Good luck to our Royal Parks Half 2025 runners!

Running for Dyslexia Awareness!

This Dyslexia Awareness Week, we’re celebrating our incredible Royal Parks Half Marathon team as they gear up to race through the heart of London on Sunday 12 October.

By taking on this challenge, they’re not only raising vital funds to support people with dyslexia — they’re also helping to shine a spotlight on dyslexia and the importance of understanding and support.

A huge shout-out to Alex, Dan, Emma, Rachael, Tim and Andy — we’re so proud of you.

We’ll be cheering you every step of the way!

Please show your support and help them cross that finish line — every donation makes a difference! Donate

Alex Royal Parks Half 2025 runner
Emma Royal Parks Half 2025 runner
Dan Royal Parks Half 2025 runner
Rachel Royal Parks Half 2025 runner
Tim Royal Parks Half 2025 runner
Andy Royal Parks Half 2025 runner
By |2025-10-31T10:37:38+00:00October 7th, 2025|Fundraising news|Comments Off on Good luck to our Royal Parks Half 2025 runners!

Dyslexia Awareness Week 2025 – Raising the Volume

This week we’re Raising the Volume for Dyslexia Awareness Week!

 

From Monday 6 October – Sunday 12 October 2025 we will be making sure dyslexia is heard, understood, and celebrated like never before.

💙 Heartfelt & Inclusive

Dyslexia Awareness Week 2025 is here, and we’re inviting every voice to join the conversation.

🎤 Your Voice, Your Story

Got a story to tell? This October, we’re Raising the Volume and handing you the mic.

📣 Advocacy-Focused

It’s time to speak up, stand out, and Raise the Volume this October.

We believe every voice matters, and every story has the power to inspire. Whether you’ve lived with dyslexia, supported someone who has, or championed inclusive learning—your experience can help others feel seen and heard.

📱 Share Your Story We’d love you to join in by sending us a short video (up to one minute) sharing your journey with dyslexia. What challenges have you overcome? What strengths have helped you thrive? What advice would you give others?  Send your stories to: news@helenarkell.org.uk – thank you!

Watch our stories:

Dyslexia Awareness Week 2025

Eshani’s Story

Maliya-Mae’s Story

Gary’s Story

 

#DAW25

By |2025-10-31T10:39:09+00:00October 6th, 2025|Fundraising news|Comments Off on Dyslexia Awareness Week 2025 – Raising the Volume

Rooted in Community: Squire’s Garden Centre Supports Helen Arkell

Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity Named Charity of the Year by Squire’s Garden Centre, Badshot Lea

We are delighted to share that we have been selected as the Charity of the Year by Squire’s Garden Centre in Badshot Lea, near Farnham.

This exciting partnership was chosen by Squire’s staff, who are passionate about supporting the local community. We are incredibly grateful for their enthusiasm and commitment to our cause.

With the support of Squire’s customers and team, we look forward to raising vital funds to help us continue providing specialist support, advice, and information to people with dyslexia, as well as to parents, teachers, and employers.

In addition to fundraising, we hope to be able to collaborate on specific projects, benefiting from the time, skills, and expertise that Squire’s staff may offer. As part of our collaboration, we’re exploring ways we can offer the Squire’s team our workplace sessions, providing valuable insights into dyslexia and how to support those affected.

We’re excited to see this opportunity take root and flourish — helping us reach more people with dyslexia and make a lasting difference in their lives.

By |2025-08-20T16:45:34+01:00August 20th, 2025|Fundraising news, Latest news|Comments Off on Rooted in Community: Squire’s Garden Centre Supports Helen Arkell

Thank You, Co-op!

We’re thrilled to share that the amazing team at Co-op Ash Street Branch have donated £250 in Co-op Gift Cards to Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity, thanks to the Local Community Fund and the incredible support of Co-op Members like you.

This generous gift will help fuel our fundraising efforts, allowing us to reach even more families affected by dyslexia. From assessments and tuition to empowering workshops, every penny goes toward life-changing support that helps children and adults thrive.

Want to keep making a difference? Choose Helen Arkell as your Co-op cause and you could win £500 for yourself and £5,000 for us just by spending £5 in store. All you need to do is:

  1. download the Co-op App
  2. click the ‘Discover’ tab at the bottom
  3. tap on Member Prizes

👉 Support us here: Co-op 

Co-op benefits

Thank you!

By |2025-10-31T10:41:46+00:00August 19th, 2025|Fundraising news|Comments Off on Thank You, Co-op!

Charity Quiz Night – Raising the bar!

Fundraising Quiz Night! 

Help support our work by taking part in the charity quiz night on Thursday, August 7th at the Hogs Back Brewery. Join our teams to test your knowledge and have fun!

All money raised from the £2 entrance tickets goes to supporting people with dyslexia.

To book, please visit the Hogs Back Brewery website.

By |2025-09-08T15:47:00+01:00July 29th, 2025|Fundraising news|Comments Off on Charity Quiz Night – Raising the bar!

Celebrating Inclusive Culinary Creativity: Helen Arkell attends the launch of ‘Deliciously Dyslexic’

Last week we were thrilled to attend the launch of  Deliciously Dyslexic, a truly inspiring new cookbook by the talented by baldchefnick.

Designed with accessibility at its heart, this culinary gem is a game-changer for anyone who finds traditional cookbooks hard to navigate.

In the Great Kitchen at The Royal Pavilion in Brighton, Nick and fellow supporters welcomed staff from Helen Arkell to the launch which included some tasty nibbles and drinks, all from recipes inspired from the book. Following a very successful fundraising raffle on the night, we are pleased to say we have raised nearly £900 for Helen Arkell.

 

If you’re looking to support inclusive design and delicious food, this is one you won’t want to miss, and we think it makes an excellent birthday or Christmas present for all readers!

Deliciously Dyslexic is available to purchase from Amazon and all main bookstores.

By |2025-09-08T15:48:15+01:00July 8th, 2025|Fundraising news|Comments Off on Celebrating Inclusive Culinary Creativity: Helen Arkell attends the launch of ‘Deliciously Dyslexic’
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