02/06/2026
π We're proud to see the positive impact the Pave-Aways Community Fund is making in Wellington through organisations like Read Easy Telford and Shropshire East
Learning to read can transform lives, opening up opportunities, building confidence and creating greater independence. The stories shared during this visit are a powerful reminder that even small interventions can make a lasting difference for individuals, families and communities.
Thank you to Read Easy's dedicated volunteers for the incredible support they provide, and to Shropshire Community Foundation for helping us direct funding where it can have the greatest impact π€
Together, we're helping local people realise their potential and build brighter futures.
A huge thank you to our Ambassador, Ged Kennedy, for visiting Read Easy Telford and Shropshire East , alongside Victoria Lawson from Pave Aways Ltd to see the remarkable impact of the Pave Aways Community Fund.
Through a grant from the fund, Read Easy is supporting seven adults in Wellington to learn to read, opening doors to greater confidence, improved employment prospects and brighter futures.
Read Easy provides free, confidential one-to-one reading coaching for adults using trained volunteer reading coaches and the highly effective Turning Pages programme. Sessions often continue over a number of months, giving learners the time and support they need to make lasting progress.
During the visit, Helen and Julie from Read Easy shared some truly inspiring stories, including:
β’ A mum who can now write her own shopping list
β’ A 79-year-old grandfather determined to read to his grandchildren
β’ A factory worker learning to read health and safety signs at work
These stories are a powerful reminder that literacy is far more than a practical skill. It builds confidence, independence and connection, while creating new opportunities in education and employment.
Delivered in partnership with Shropshire Community Foundation, the Β£15,000 Pave Aways Community Fund was established to support organisations helping local people in Wellington improve their prospects and realise their potential.