Reading Friends - The Reading Agency

What is Reading Friends?

Reading Friends is The Reading Agency’s reading connection programme. It connects people by starting conversations through reading, giving opportunities to meet others, share stories, make new friends and have fun.

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Our Research

Reading Friends has made a difference to people’s lives – supporting wellbeing, creating meaningful connections, reducing loneliness and engaging more people in reading together for pleasure. Reading Friends had a powerful impact on communities – building social support networks, creating long-lasting connections and friendships.

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71% of Reading Friends participants found increased confidence to try new things thanks to the programme

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68% of Reading Friends participants felt less lonely thanks to the programme

Resources

30 May 2025

Activity Feedback Form 2025

Fill our this form to give your feedback on behalf of your library authority.

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30 May 2025

Participant survey 2025

A short survey for participants who haven't filled out a survey before and have attended 4 sessions.

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01 April 2025

Book Club Hub - Book Club User Guide

"The Book Club Hub":https://bit.ly/41CqjBl is a platform connecting readers and book clubs of all ages across the UK. It is managed by national reading charity,…

01 April 2025

Book Club Hub - Librarian and Teacher User Guide

"The Book Club Hub":https://bit.ly/41CqjBl is a platform connecting readers and book clubs of all ages across the UK. It is managed by national reading charity,…

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