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Goal-Driven Giving!

Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity are thrilled to have received a very generous donation from Farnham Youth Football Club. ⚽

The money raised from the coaches’ charity football match in May 2025 will go directly towards supporting people with dyslexia.

The £500 donation will make a real difference in enabling individuals to access the support they need to thrive.

A huge thank you to everyone involved. Your efforts on the night were truly appreciated!

By Vicky Brighton|2025-09-08T15:50:02+01:00June 25th, 2025|Fundraising news|Comments Off

A Huge Thank You to Everyone Who Took Part in Our Big Walk for Dyslexia and Miles in May Challenge!

What an incredible few weeks it’s been! From the determined efforts of our Miles in May participants to the joyful, sun-filled steps of our Annual Big Walk for Dyslexia, your energy, commitment, and community spirit have truly inspired us.

Big Walk for Dyslexia

Over 5K walked in glorious sunshine, surrounded by an amazing community united in support of dyslexia awareness. From families to four-legged friends, everyone brought smiles, energy, and generosity, making it a day to remember.

A heartfelt thank you to every single person who joined us, whether you walked, volunteered, cheered from the sidelines, or supported from afar. Your involvement means the world.

Miles in May Challenge

Throughout May, our incredible supporters walked, ran, and cycled distances of their choice in our virtual challenge, raising vital funds and awareness for dyslexia. Together, you covered over 285K!

Every mile mattered, and every mile made a difference.

The Impact

Thanks to your collective efforts, both events raised £1150 for the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity, directly supporting individuals with dyslexia across the UK.

From all of us at Helen Arkell, thank you for being part of this movement. Let’s keep walking, keep talking, and keep making change, together.

Special shoutouts go to:

Howden Insurance – for not only sponsoring the event but for walking alongside us and showing such generous support.
Co-op – for donating delicious cakes that kept us fuelled and smiling.

By Helen Arkell|2025-09-08T15:55:16+01:00June 5th, 2025|Fundraising news|Comments Off

Football Fun at Farnham Youth FC!

Soaking up the evening sun, the fundraising team from Helen Arkell went along to support Farnham Youth FC coaches’ charity match last Friday at The Memorial Ground.

The crowd, mainly young players eager to see their own coaches play, filled the stadium as play kicked off at 7pm.

Families and supporters cheered as goals were scored, in aid of Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity and Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice.

Our thanks to everyone who came along to the evening and well done to all the coaches who played so well!

It was truly a “match” made in heaven that scored big for both wonderful charities!

By Helen Arkell|2025-05-15T14:56:55+01:00May 15th, 2025|Fundraising news|Comments Off

Take on a Challenge! – Miles in May and The Big Walk for Dyslexia

We are excited to invite you to take part in two fantastic events, helping to raise funds for Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity while enjoying the great outdoors. Whether you want to explore beautiful Farnham Park with your teddy or take on a virtual challenge at your own pace, there’s something for everyone!

The Big Walk for Dyslexia

Bring your teddy and enjoy a fun family walk through Farnham Park, ending with a Teddy Bears’ Tea at our Centre. Great fun for families, dogs, and all ages!

When: 1st June 2025

Where: Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity, Farnham, GU9 7DR

Time: 10:30 am – 11:00 am start

Cost: £7 per adult (kids under 12 & dogs free)

Sponsorship: Suggested £30 per adult (optional for kids)

Extras: Tea, coffee, and cake at the finish!

Help make a difference to the lives of people with dyslexia and sign up today!

Sign up to the Big Walk for Dyslexia!

Miles in May, Virtual challenge

Stay active while making a difference! Choose your distance (10k, 21k, or 42k) and walk anywhere, anytime throughout May. Set up a fundraising page, track your progress, and join our Facebook community for support as we all come together to help change more lives impacted by dyslexia. Raise £250 or more to enter our prize draw!

Set yourself a challenge this May, sign up now!

Sign up to Miles in May!

We can’t wait to see you!

By Helen Arkell|2025-06-19T12:00:37+01:00May 14th, 2025|Fundraising news|Comments Off

Annual Charity Golf Day 2025

We were thrilled to be back at Worplesdon Golf Club on Thursday 8 May for the charity’s Annual Golf Day.

Organised with the help of supporter, Sue Stradling, and her son Ewan, the competition has been held in aid of the charity for over 30 years.

The weather was kind to us as the players headed out onto the stunning Worplesdon Golf Course to play 18 holes of four ball better ball.

The competition was followed by a delicious buffet lunch after which prizes were awarded and Andy Cook, CEO of Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity, gave a short speech.

We were thrilled to be joined by members of the Arkell family and many congratulations go to Charlie Gotke (Helen Arkell’s great grandson) and Jamie Bourne who won the competition, taking home the silver salver.

Charlie Gotke and Jamie Bourne, winners of the 2025 Charity Golf Day.

Huge thanks to all the players for taking part and for their many generous donations. The day raised a fantastic £8,800 which will enable us to support many more children, young people and adults with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties. Thank you so much for helping us to achieve this.

Annual Golf Day 2026: Thursday 11 May

If you’d like to take part in next year’s charity golf day email events@helenarkell.org.uk for details.

We look forward to hearing from you.

By Helen Arkell|2025-05-12T16:34:42+01:00May 12th, 2025|Fundraising news|Comments Off

Congratulations to our London Marathon team!

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing London Marathon 2025 runners!

Our incredible team of six conquered 26.2 miles, showing true grit, passion and determination every step of the way.

It was an uncomfortably hot, sunny day and we are totally in awe of their incredible achievement. It takes months of training though the winter months and is a huge commitment – we can’t thank Becky, Susie, Arthur, Matt, Katie and Emily enough!

As a team they have already raised over £16,000 and their efforts will make a real difference, helping children and adults with dyslexia get the vital support they need through Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity.

Click on their stories below to find out what led them to go the extra mile for Helen Arkell and how you can support them.

By Helen Arkell|2025-04-28T15:47:08+01:00April 28th, 2025|Fundraising news, Homepage featured|Comments Off

Meet our London Marathon 2025 runners!

Support our amazing London Marathon 2025 runners

Our dedicated team of 6 runners are pushing themselves to the limit training in preparation for the event on 27 April.

Their passion and determination will not only carry them through 26.2 miles but will also help children and adults with dyslexia in urgent need of support.

Click on their stories below to find out what led them to go the extra mile for Helen Arkell and how you can support them.

Good luck everyone!

By Helen Arkell|2025-04-28T16:00:02+01:00April 2nd, 2025|Fundraising news|Comments Off

Thank you to our Fleet Half Marathon 2025 Runners!

Thank you to our Fleet Half Marathon Runners!

We want to say a big thank you to Marc, Adrian and Jess who completed the Fleet Half Marathon on Sunday the 16^th March for Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity!

The sun shone as they took to the roads bright and early to complete this incredible challenge and raise vital funds and awareness for people with dyslexia across the UK. The team at Helen Arkell cheered them on every step of the way!

Together, they have made such a difference, and the team at Helen Arkell wants to say a big Thank you!

You can still help support their challenge here.

By Helen Arkell|2025-04-25T08:37:14+01:00March 20th, 2025|Fundraising news|Comments Off

Theo Paphitis Dyslexia Bursary provides free training for schools

Thanks to the Theo Paphitis Dyslexia Bursary, launched in November 2023, an incredible 176 teachers and teaching assistants from UK state schools have already received free specialist training, enabling them to better support learners with dyslexia back in their classrooms.

The continuing generosity of Theo and Ryman Retail Limited means that we are able to offer even more teachers and teaching assistants from the state school sector free places on the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity’s six-week online Supporting Learners with Dyslexia course!

This practical course comprises six sessions on Fridays from 9.30 am, starting on 25 April 2025 and provides lots of useful, tried and tested strategies for supporting learners effectively. Recordings of each session are sent out after the live session for anyone who is unable to attend.

To apply for a bursary-funded place on this course, simply complete a short application form here.

Here’s what one of our past attendees had to say about the course:

‘I would like to say what an amazing course this has been!! I am a literacy practitioner at a secondary school, and the course was everything I was looking for and more! It has given me so much confidence delivering my literacy sessions, and I have gained so many tips and ideas. The presenters’ wealth of knowledge and information has been amazing, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every week.’

Please note, if you have already received a free place for this course, you will not be eligible for another free place. If your team found this course helpful you can book a paid-for place.

Helen Arkell’s aim is to remove barriers to learning, employment and life for more and more people with dyslexia, regardless of ability to pay, and we are indebted to Theo Paphitis and Ryman for helping us to achieve this.