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We are a Charity Film Award winner!
#WordsTakeYouPlaces is a heart-warming film that highlights one family’s journey with Doorstep Library and with reading. We hope it inspires you to volunteer.
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Words take you places
Our volunteers bring the magic of reading directly into the homes of families living in disadvantaged areas of London. With backpacks full of books and two little stools, we visit the same 5 families every week to share a love of reading with children under 11.
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1 in 3 children has never been read a bed time story
We urgently need volunteers to help support children from disadvantaged areas, by reading with them, and sharing a love books. Today, there are many children waiting for a volunteer's visit.
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Aria and Jocelyn
10 year old Aria has had a visit from Jocelyn every Thursday afternoon for the past three years. You can bring the magic of Doorstep Library visits to another child like Aria by making a monthly donation to us.
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We're visiting 500 children!
Now operating in 3 London boroughs, running 14 projects, Doorstep Library volunteers are now visiting over 500 children.
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5 Key Facts
Five facts (among many) that show why children in disadvantaged areas need our help. Read more
