Christmas at Beanstalk

Beanstalk Christmas gift card

This Christmas you can give a donation to Beanstalk as a gift to your loved ones. Read more here.. Read more

This Christmas Beanstalk is asking you to donate your Secret Santa budget to Beanstalk and instead, pass on one of your favourite books from your own collection to your co-worker! Read more here.. Read more

Reading 321 - apply to volunteer in a primary school

Become a Coram Beanstalk reading helper and support three children, twice a week, for at least one academic year.

Become a Story Starter - apply to volunteer in an early years setting

By becoming a Story Starter volunteer you will give a child in a local early years setting the skills to start primary school ready to read.

Where we work

Coram Beanstalk offers different programmes across the UK. Find out where our main volunteering opportunities are here.

What's involved

Find out more about what's involved as a Coram Beanstalk trained reading helper and the life-changing impact you can have!

Frequently asked questions

Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions by new volunteers.

Why volunteer?

Become a Coram Beanstalk reading helper to make a lasting difference to a child's life and enjoy a unique volunteering experience.

What we do

Find out more about how we provide one-to-one reading support.

How we can help

Find out more about our approach to improving your pupils' reading ability and confidence.

Thank you for applying to be a Beanstalk reading helper

Literacy charities join forces

On 1st November 2017 Reading Matters merged with the national children’s literacy charity Beanstalk.