Sophie longed to read her favourite book with her mother, but her mother worked so hard, she didn't always have time.

Sophie tried to read with her older brother, but he had so much homework, he didn't always have time.

Sophie asked to read to her teacher but managing a large class of students meant they didn't always have time.

Sophie sat alone and read to her bear, but he couldn't help her to understand all the words, it seemed a waste of time.

Then one day, Sophie met her Schoolreaders volunteer

The volunteers we place into schools offer vital support to teachers to make sure they can reach every child who is desperate to share their love of reading.

Sophie can now lose herself in her favourite book every week, with someone who is able to give her precious time.

For just £15, you can give a little time to a child like Sophie this Christmas and give them access to a wonderful new story.