On Target to Change Lives with the Theo Paphitis Retail Group

 

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”.

By |2026-06-30T17:40:53+01:00June 30th, 2026|CEO blog, Fundraising news, Latest news, Team blog, TPRG, Uncategorized|Comments Off on On Target to Change Lives with the Theo Paphitis Retail Group

We’re Hiring! Course & Shop Administration Officer

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.   

By |2026-06-23T16:51:14+01:00June 23rd, 2026|Homepage featured, Latest news, SEN vacancies, Uncategorized|Comments Off on We’re Hiring! Course & Shop Administration Officer

Financial Support for Dyslexia Assessments in Wiltshire

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. 

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Trustee Wanted

Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity is looking for a new trustee with fundraising or income generation experience to join our Board.
You’ll help guide our charity and manage and oversee our work. Most importantly, you will support our mission to remove barriers for people with dyslexia by providing expert, personal and life-changing support.
If you are passionate and enthusiastic about our charity, and want to put your fundraising expertise to good use, we want to hear from you!
This is a voluntary role requiring about 8-12 days a year.
Please send your application to julieb@helenarkell.org.uk, including your CV and a short statement outlining your interest.
By |2026-04-21T15:29:55+01:00April 21st, 2026|CEO blog, Fundraising news, Homepage featured, Latest news, Team blog, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Trustee Wanted

Introducing ‘How to Help at Home’ – a workshop for parents

Do you want to feel confident supporting your child with dyslexia at home?

Join our face‑to‑face workshop with Claire Harvey, our Head of Education — packed with practical tips, easy strategies, and tools you can start using straight away.

📅 20 March 2026

🕙 10:00 AM

📍 Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DR

You’ll learn how dyslexia affects learning, how to boost reading, writing and spelling, and how to keep confidence high. Plus, you’ll meet other parents and have the chance to ask questions.

“What a fantastic course, the presenter was very inspiring, and I learnt a huge amount.” Previous attendee.

Don’t miss this empowering session designed to help you help your child thrive!

Book here.

By |2026-02-23T10:28:29+00:00February 23rd, 2026|Course news, Homepage featured, Latest news, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Introducing ‘How to Help at Home’ – a workshop for parents

Touch Typing Half Term Course for Children

NEW FOR HALF TERM!

 Introducing our NEW 3‑day half‑term course for children who’ve completed our Intro to Touch Typing (or equivalent).

Fun, multi‑sensory sessions to build speed, accuracy and confidence on the keyboard.

📅 18–20 February 2026 9:30 am – 1 pm
📍 Location: Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity
📧 Subsidised places available – email courses@helenarkell.org.uk

Help your child build speed, accuracy and confidence with touch typing this half-term and get ahead with their skills!

🔗 Book here! 

By |2026-02-06T13:43:01+00:00February 6th, 2026|Course news, Homepage featured, Latest news, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Touch Typing Half Term Course for Children

The Dyslexic Advantage – a UK premier screening at Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity

🎬 Join us for the UK premiere of The Dyslexic Advantage – a powerful new short film reshaping how we understand dyslexia on Wednesday 4th Feb 2026.

Moving beyond the narrative of struggle, this inspiring film celebrates dyslexia as a strength, driving creativity, innovation, problem solving, and discovery.

Nearly 1 in 5 people think differently and this film shows why that matters.

🎤 Special Guest Q&A

We’re delighted to be joined by Fernette Eide, CEO of Dyslexic Advantage, Executive Producer of the film, and co author of the renowned book The Dyslexic Advantage.

Fernette will answer questions live after the screening.

 

🌍 Online event – attend from anywhere! Can’t watch live on the night? No problem.

Book your place and we’ll send you the recording later in the week.

 

👪 Who is this for?

✔️ Parents

✔️ Teachers and education professionals

 

Through science, animation, and powerful personal stories of innovators, artists, and entrepreneurs, the film also gently explores the social and emotional challenges young people can face in school and how understanding strengths can change outcomes.

 

The Dyslexic Advantage book is available to purchase in our shop: https://helenarkell.org.uk/product/the-dyslexic-advantage-new-edition/

 

👉 Book now to secure your place for this Spotlight session: https://helenarkell.org.uk/events/spotlight-the-dyslexic-advantage/

By |2026-01-21T10:01:01+00:00January 21st, 2026|Homepage featured, Latest news, Shop news, Uncategorized|Comments Off on The Dyslexic Advantage – a UK premier screening at Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity

Tesco Stronger Starts

We’re thrilled to be part of the Stronger Starts customer vote for Tesco in 2026!

This scheme gives community projects grants of up to £1,500.

Tesco customers can now vote in store in the Gerrards Cross, Ashford, Sunbury, Abingdon, Buckingham, Faringdon, Kidlington and Egham Tesco Stores.

There are a number of stores in each of these areas where you can vote.

During January to March this year every blue token is a vote to decide how much funding we get, so please support us next time you shop at Tesco!

Through the project we will provide specialist dyslexia training to teachers and teaching assistants in locals schools around these areas.

The training will support all the pupils in the school community and many more children over the course of each teacher’s career.

The stores where you can drop a blue token for Helen Arkell are: 

Gerrards Cross

2267 Chalfont Express Express SL9 0NP
2564 Gerrards Cross Superstore SL9 8ER
5355 Chalfont St Peter Express Express SL9 9HE

Ashford

2047 Ashford Middlesex Extra Extra TW19 7PZ
5478 Ashford Express Express TW15 2UT

Sunbury

3220 Sunbury Extra TW16 7BB
6820 Ashford Staines Express Express TW15 1RP

Abingdon

2008 Abingdon Extra OX14 1TU
5429 Grove Wantage Express Express OX12 7JZ
6426 Abingdon Fitzharris Express Express OX14 1JH
6519 Abingdon Oxford Road Express Express OX14 2ED

Buckingham

2162 Buckingham Superstore MK18 1AB
5143 Market Hill Express Express MK18 1JX

Faringdon

4338 Faringdon Superstore Superstore SN7 7BP

Kidlington

2319 Witney Cogges Hill Express Express OX28 3XY
2488 Eynsham Express Express OX29 4EF
2499 Fettiplace Witney Express Express OX28 5AP
2788 Kidlington Superstore Superstore OX5 2DN
3339 Witney Valence Crescent Express Express OX28 5YP
3418 Witney Express Express OX28 4EJ

Egham

2454 Egham Superstore Superstore TW20 9EX
4690 Staines High Street Express Express TW18 4QB

We’ll be sharing stories of how our work helps in these areas very soon. 

To learn more about Stronger Starts, visit the Tesco website here.

tescoplc.com/strongerstarts

By |2026-01-19T11:07:54+00:00January 19th, 2026|Fundraising news, Homepage featured, Latest news, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Tesco Stronger Starts

More Support for Adults with Undiagnosed Dyslexia Needed – BBC News

Adults struggling with undiagnosed dyslexia are facing challenges, from the high cost of assessments to the difficulty of navigating word-heavy online resources.
Amanda Lightowler, Specialist Tutor for Children and Adults at Helen Arkell comments in today’s article on BBC News that many people seeking answers are deterred by costs. For those already grappling with literacy barriers, even finding reliable information online can feel like an impossible task.

Read the full article here.

At Helen Arkell, we offer a range of dyslexia assessments for adults and children. A dyslexia assessment will help someone understand their strengths, and why they may be experiencing difficulties in their learning or day-to-day life.

For enquiries about all types of assessments including adult assessments, please see our dyslexia assessments page here.

By |2025-12-10T14:39:00+00:00December 10th, 2025|Homepage featured, Latest news, Uncategorized|Comments Off on More Support for Adults with Undiagnosed Dyslexia Needed – BBC News
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