All the latest news from Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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:
Search by postcode to find a Tough Mudder near you, then take part for a brilliant cause!
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!
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!
To celebrate our early reading skills spotlight in March, we are offering 25% off our newest reading programme!
The Let’s Fly reading programme is made for little learners who find reading a bit tricky, especially those who struggle with sounding out words or may have dyslexia. Whatever the reading challenges, Let’s Fly is here to help your child grow into a confident reader. Just 10-20 minutes of practise each day, five days a week, can make a real difference in their reading skills and confidence!
Find it here!
Registered charity in England and Wales (1064646). A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, company number 3432423.
