Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity

Empowering children and adults with dyslexia


Left undiagnosed and unsupported, dyslexia negatively impacts children and young people. It affects their self-esteem. Their ability to learn. Their life chances.

With your support, Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity can remove barriers to learning and life for children, young people and adults with dyslexia by providing expert, personal and life-changing support.

The charity supports children, young people and adults through specialist assessments, tuition and training as well as courses, information and advice.

We also support parents of dyslexic children, their teachers, and employers of dyslexic staff.

Following our founder Helen’s mantra, to help people regardless of their ability to pay, we provide free support to many individuals from lower- income backgrounds.

The impact of our work is life changing, helping people grow in confidence and explore their areas of strength rather than giving up on life, branded as lazy or underachieving.

Our aim is to empower people with dyslexia to believe in themselves, achieve their goals and succeed on their own terms.


Featured Events

Check out these featured events from this charity

Santa in the City London - (Tuesday)

Dec 8, 2026 - Dec 8, 2026

Paternoster Square, London EC4M, UK

Registration Price:£25
Fundraising Amount:£150

Santa in the City London - (Wednesday)

Dec 9, 2026 - Dec 9, 2026

Paternoster Square, London EC4M, UK

Registration Price:£25
Fundraising Amount:£150

Santa in the City London - (Thursday)

Dec 10, 2026 - Dec 10, 2026

Paternoster Square, London EC4M, UK

Registration Price:£25
Fundraising Amount:£150

Barcelona Marathon 2027

Mar 14, 2027 - Mar 14, 2027

Barcelona, Spain

Registration Price:£60
Fundraising Amount:£600

The Brighton Marathon

Apr 4, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027

Preston Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 6SD, UK

Registration Price:£60
Fundraising Amount:£600

Wizz Air Milano Marathon

Apr 4, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027

Piazza Del Duomo, Milan

Registration Price:£60
Fundraising Amount:£600

HOKA Hackney Half

May 16, 2027 - May 16, 2027

Homerton Rd, London E9 5PF, UK

Registration Price:£40
Fundraising Amount:£400

London Landmarks Half Marathon - Waiting List

Apr 4, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027

London, UK

Registration Price:£40
Fundraising Amount:£400

Manchester Marathon

Apr 18, 2027 - Apr 18, 2027

Talbot Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0PX, UK

Registration Price:£60
Fundraising Amount:£600

All Events

What's coming up in the run for charity events calendar? It’s never too late to join one of these great events.

Victoria Park Half 5k - October

Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 3, 2026

London E9 7DD, UK

Registration Price:£10
Fundraising Amount:£100

Victoria Park Half 10k - October

Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 3, 2026

London E9 7DD, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£150

Victoria Park Half Marathon - October

Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 3, 2026

London E9 7DD, UK

Registration Price:£35
Fundraising Amount:£350

Run Kent Tonbridge 5K

Oct 4, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026

Brook St, Tonbridge TN9 2PN, UK

Registration Price:£10
Fundraising Amount:£100

Southampton 10k - October

Oct 4, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026

Britannia Rd, Southampton SO14 5FP, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£150

Everton 10k

Oct 4, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026

Regent Rd, Kirkdale, Liverpool L5 9SR, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£150

Run Kent Tonbridge 10K

Oct 4, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026

Brook St, Tonbridge TN9 2PN, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£150

Run Kent Tonbridge Half Marathon

Oct 4, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026

Brook St, Tonbridge TN9 2PN, UK

Registration Price:£35
Fundraising Amount:£350

Congleton Half Marathon - October

Oct 4, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026

Longdown Rd, Congleton CW12 4QJ, UK

Registration Price:£35
Fundraising Amount:£350

Southampton Half Marathon - October

Oct 4, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026

Britannia Rd, Southampton SO14 5FP, UK

Registration Price:£35
Fundraising Amount:£350

Southampton Junior Race - October

Oct 4, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026

Britannia Rd, Southampton SO14 5FP, UK

Registration Price:£10
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Chichester Half Marathon Trail Run - 12km

Oct 4, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026

A259, Westgate Fields, PO19, Chichester PO19 1SB, UK

Registration Price:£39.5
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.