Got a ballot place for the 2027 Double TCS London Marathon?
Use your ballot place to run for Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity and turn every mile into life-changing support for people with dyslexia.
Register your place with us and join Team Helen Arkell. 💙 Contact us to find out more: fundraising@helenarkell.org.uk
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.
We are seeking a full-time administrator to support our short courses and busy on-site and online shop.
This varied role involves coordinating course delivery, managing bookings and resources, and overseeing shop operations including stock, sales, and customer service. The successful candidate will be highly organised, confident dealing with the public, and comfortable multitasking in a collaborative office environment.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and have strong communication and digital skills, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply please see the application pack on our website here.
We’re excited to launch our special summer offer. If you’ve been considering arranging a dyslexia assessment, now is a great time to take the next step.
Between 19th June and 17th July, if you complete and submit a new booking enquiry form via our website that results in a full-price assessment taking place during the school summer holidays (22nd July – 1st September), you’ll receive:
✅ £35 off the listed price
✅ FREE access to 7 expert-led recorded sessions (worth £98) – packed with practical strategies to help parents and carers support their child’s learning
Next steps:
This is a fantastic opportunity to get expert support and gain valuable insights and tools.
🕒 Don’t miss out – offer ends 17th July!
Coming soon! Summer promotion £35 off full price assessments, check back here from 19th June for further details including timeframes, eligibility criteria and promo code.
Start your journey now.
Take your skills to the next level and make a difference to students with dyslexia by studying our Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with Dyslexia/SpLDs!
This course could start your new career!
✅ Hands-on, expert, face-to-face training
✅ No degree required
✅ Make a real difference in learners’ lives
If you’re passionate about supporting learners, this course is for you!
Train with us & change lives. Apply today!
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!
We have a limited amount of bursary funding available for dyslexia assessments in the Wiltshire area.
This is available for those aged between 8 and 25 who live in Wiltshire.
If you need financial support for an assessment and live in the county this is time limited, so please apply for an assessment before 5th June.
Please find more information on our assessments page here.
Please note all applications for bursary support are now open until Friday 5th June 2026.
Voting runs from 28 April – 31 July
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